[Tlhingan-hol] qo''e' tu'bogh pagh - 'ay' chorgh

[De'vID jonpIn]

Does anyone want to volunteer to translate this next chunk?  Or, how about
if we do it by committee?  I found it really hard to express some of these
ideas: "nature abhors a vacuum", "turning points in history", "the universe
unfolds", "logic is the beginning of wisdom"... yikes.

> [Spock's quarters]
>
> SPOCK: You've done well, Valeris. As your sponsor at the Academy I've
> followed your career with satisfaction. And as a Vulcan, you have
> exceeded my expectations.
> VALERIS: I do not understand this representation.
> (referring to a painting on the wall)
> SPOCK: It's a depiction from ancient Earth mythology. 'The Expulsion
> from Paradise.'
> VALERIS: Why keep it in your quarters?
> SPOCK: To be a reminder to me that all things end.
> VALERIS: It is of endings that I wish to speak. Sir, I address you as
> a kindred intellect. Do you not recognise ...that a turning point has
> been reached in the affairs of the Federation?
> SPOCK: History is replete with turning points, Lieutenant. You must have
faith.
> VALERIS: Faith?
> SPOCK: That the universe will unfold as it should.
> VALERIS: But is this logical? Surely we must...
> SPOCK: Logic? ...Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the
> end. ...This will be my final voyage on board this vessel as a member
> of her crew. Nature abhors a vacuum. I intend you to replace me.
> VALERIS: I could only succeed you, sir.
> UHURA (on intercom): Now hear this. All officers to the bridge.
> Klingon battle cruiser off the port bow. All officers to the bridge.

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De'vID
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