The gathering room is small, but comfortable. There are many seats for people to rest in. They are made of straw and covered with homespun blankets. There is a small table.
Gathering room, Inside Cottage
the family
freind
I help others out when they need help. I like to have a good time with others. I lend a compassionate ear when there are troubles and strife.
Family we are gathered in the room of gatherings today for me to assist you in your time of grief.    I am so very sad but I'm comforted that my parents are here with me. Yes, he was a good boy, but the king needed his service and he bravely went.  I still feel like the urgency of the war  and his placement on the front line was suspect. Yes, he was so very brave. Could you hand me the blanket on the back of your chair for my sister-in-law? Yes be comforted dear sister in law.   I'm here for you my dear family.  I have called the clergyman to be of comfort also. I must keep a watchful eye on our dear king.  I feel he may be out to hurt our family. I have been given a notebook from the palace guard.  He has been documenting the comings and going of the kingdom.  It seems your dear James had been frequenting the castle as of late.  Any idea why?? I would not wish to speculate but I heard he was beguiled by the kings daughter and my dear sister-in-law has been very upset of late. Ah, it is what I feared.  The King must have gotten wind.  It is rumored the princess is to be immediately married to Prince Phillip of Notredam I fear to read this notebook as I am afraid of what madness it holds.  I will ask the clergyman to pray with the family. I will leave this for later when you have grieved and can bear the content.  My great man will be of good comfort to us in this trouble time. Thank you dear friend. We will talk at a later date and in less crowded quarters about how we may handle this.  I'm afraid that we may never know the truth.