The Chinese mandarin accompanying him on his rambles thought it the strangest of occupations, but kept him refreshed with tea, cakes, a pipe and a stool to sit on.

• 清朝的官吏们在陪他散步的过程中认为这个职业很奇怪，但仍旧陪他喝茶、吃蛋糕和甜派，给他提供坐垫，帮助他恢复精力。