皇家育嬰室

 

來到皇家育嬰室與裡頭的婦人談話。

 

Nanna
    You see a working-class elderly woman who exudes sweetness."
Name
    "Oh, everyone simply calls me 'Nanna'."
Job
    "I watch over the Royal Nursery. I am the nanny of these wonderful children."
Royal Nursery
    "There have been a great number of babies born in Britannia in recent years, so Lord British established this nursery. It is nice that the noblemen and noblewomen have this luxury so that they may attend to their daily duties."

Spark
    "Whew! Dost thou smell what I smell, Avatar?"

Iolo
    "I believe that is the smell of diapers, boy. When thou art a father one day, thou wilt come to know that smell quite well."
Luxury
    "Yes, I suppose it really is a luxury. The poorer people in Britannia certainly do not have such a service for caring for their children. The rich do have an advantage." You detect a hint of bitterness in her voice.
Advantage
    "I do not mean to complain by any means. I adore my work. But contrary to the thinking of many of the noblemen and women, a class structure exists in Britannia more than ever before. Taxes are unbearable. The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, as the saying goes."
Class structure
    "Well, look around! There are rich men who live in opulent castles. And right outside are poor people who live in hovels. Thou dost know there are winged gargoyles and wingless gargoyles? Well, it seems the human race is getting to be just as divided. There is no unity in the land anymore. It is why I have joined The Fellowship."
Taxes
    "The Britannian Tax Council drains us all dry. Especially the lower and middle classes."
nanny
    "Well, I feed them and change their diapers and read aloud all the books thou dost see lying around. Luckily, I have Sherry to help me."
Books
    "Lord British brought them from his homeland. They are very foreign to us here in Britannia, but the children enjoy them just the same."
Sherry
    "Sherry is a special mouse who has lived here in the castle for many, many years. She recites stories for the children."
Children
    "They are lovely, are they not? Every day they seem to learn more and more. Most of the time they are a joy." Nanna whispers to you conspiratorially,
    "And other times I could happily throw them out with the bathwater!"
    "The children must be outside playing with Sherry now."
Bye
    "Good day! Do come back and visit again soon!"

 

閱讀屋內書籍。

CHITTY-CHITTY-BANG-BANG By Ian Fleming This wonderful children's story of a car that could fly has been pleasing youths and adults alike for many generations.

 

THE WIZARD OF OZ By Frank L. Baum The tale of a little girl, Dorothy, who, with her dog, Toto, travels through whirlwinds and magic to a fanciful land called Oz. Dorothy's search for ideals in this land win her three new friends. The first, a brainless scarecrow, whose ultimate wisdom teaches her the principle of the Truth. The second, a heartless tin-man, whose undying devotion shows her the principle of Love. Finally, Dorothy encounters a cowardly lion, who, facing all perils to save her, demonstrates the principle of Courage.

 

A GUIDE TO CHILDCARE FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS By Lady M With love for Samantha Meng Ling Within is the extensive guide for nannies, describing contemporary techniques and the latest in trouble shooting with children of all ages. A special chapter details the art of diaper changing, and adds a touch of humor by describing (for the more soldierly sorts who may be reading) the effects of hurling soiled diapers at one's enemies.

 

HUBERT'S HAIR-RAISING-ADVENTURE By Bill Peet Hubert the Lion was haughty and vain And especially proud of his elegant mane. But conceit of this sort isn't proper at all And Hubert the Lion was due for a fall. One day as he sharpened his claws on a rock He received a most horrible, terrible shock. A flaming hot spark flaw up into the air, Came down on his head and ignited his hair. With a roar of surprise he took off like a streak, Away through the jungle to Zambooz; Creek. He leaped in kersplash! With a shower of bubbles, And came bobbing up with a head full of stubbles. At first he just stared with a wide-open mouth At the cloud of black smoke drifting off to the south. Then he felt with his paws just in back of his ears And he suddenly realized the worst of his fears. 'I am ruined,' he shouted, 'oh what'll I do! I'd rather be dead or go live in a zoo! And if anyone sees me, oh what a disgrace, So I'd better discover a good hiding place!'