1. In the early morning, the food that had been laid out for the dead is thrown into a river or into the sea as it is considered unlucky for anyone living to eat it.
    一大早，人们便把为死者摆放的食品扔进河中或海里，因为人们认为活着的人吃了这些东西是不吉利的。

2. If they did not pay those cruel taxes, they were thrown into prison.
    如果人们付不出这些苛捐杂税，就会被投入监狱。