You'd think they'd been raised in a palace for all the manners they have." "If they're princes, they probably have been raised in palaces," Mendanbar said. "Princes usually are." "Well, no wonder none of them have any manners, then." The squirrel sniffed. "They ought to be sent to school in a forest, where people are polite. You don't see any of my children behaving like that, no, sir. Please and thank you and yes, sir and no, ma'am-that's how I brought them up, all twenty-three of them, and what's good enough for squirrels is good enough for princes, I say.
In the dialogue, characters reflect on the behavior of some princes, suggesting that being raised in palaces has led to a lack of manners. The observation highlights a contrast between royal upbringing and the values of common creatures like squirrels, who are taught politeness and respect. The critique implies that privilege may lead to entitlement, making such individuals oblivious to basic courtesies.
The speaker believes that princes should experience life outside...
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