So -- Arthur was about to have his head cut open , Trillian was unable to help him , and Ford and Zaphod were about to be set upon by several thugs a great deal heavier and more sharply armed than they were .
Итак, Артуру вот-вот вскроют голову, Триллиан не сможет ему помочь, а на Форда и Зафода вот-вот нападут несколько головорезов, намного тяжелее и лучше вооруженных, чем они.