He did not perceive, that the regal power, in a few generations, introduces idiotism into the noble stem, and holds out baits to render thousands idle and vicious.

他不曾察觉，王权在几代人的时间里，将白痴引入高贵的茎中，并提供诱饵使成千上万的人变得懒惰和邪恶。

By this time He had discovered that his Neighbour was not very conversible; But whether her silence proceeded from pride, discretion, timidity, or idiotism, He was still unable to decide.

这时他发现他的邻居不太健谈。但她的沉默究竟是出于骄傲，还是出于谨慎，是出于胆怯，还是出于白痴，他始终无法断定。