His captivity was more total than that of a common criminal, who could at least have the occasional informal conversation within the confines of prison, could at least stroll up and down his cell.

• 囚犯关在牢中，还可随便说话，在牢房之中，总还可任意行动，皇太子所受的拘束却比囚犯还厉害百倍。