史蒂文斯遭谋杀源于深仇宿怨。Stevens's murder was the result of a deep-seated and intense hatred.他表示决心同这个结下深仇的城市和解,并予以照顾.He displayed himself steadfastly resolved to propitiate and favour that implacable city....

“深仇”的英语可以翻译为：ancor，rancour，vendetta ...