They do not need distractions." Inspector Jacks was dumfounded.

Such a state of affairs seemed to him impossible.
"Do you mean that they do not take exercise," he asked, "that they never breathe the fresh air ?" The Prince smiled.
"Such fresh air as your city can afford them," he said, "is to be found in the garden there, into which I never penetrate and which is for their use.

I see that you look amazed, Mr.Inspector Jacks.

This thing which I have told you seems strange, no doubt, but you must not confuse the servants of my country with the servants of yours.

I make no comment upon the latter.