Lined with rose bushes that look as if they have been watered by the God's, the Royal Gardens is a beauty to behold. An intricate labyrinth made of shrubs is at the center ending with a fountain. There are various benches on the sides of the rose bushes and a small lake in the back drop.
Royal Gardens, Outside Palace
princess
queen
I was the daughter of a high ranking nobleman overseas. To make a trade alliance with the King, my parents offered me in marriage. It wasn't my idea, but it has turned out very well. I've produced two living sons as heirs, and the king treats me kindly. I spend my time doing embroidery and talking with my ladies in waiting.
Now, now. Don't be scared... I'm sure when you meet your betrothed after the wedding, he will be a handsome man. But I'm not ready to be married. I love it here and I will miss my music trainer. Your music trainer?! Why... he is a commoner... Do not tell me you have feelings for this peasant? No! No! Mother it's nothing like that. I just love playing my flute and he is such a good teacher. ... If you have been having relations with this man, you cannot tell your soon husband. We promised him a spring flower for his alliance, not a sullied flutist... I told you no mother. He's not even cute. I guess I'm just looking for any reason to stay. I mean look at where we are. The fountain, the labyrinth and the lake. I can't believe there is another place so beautiful as our castle. Yes, but think of all the money your father and I will have once you're gone- I mean, happy and married and a queen yourself! I knew it. This is all about the money. Ever since you married my father it's the only thing you think about. Oh I wish my mother were still around instead of you. Hold your tongue when you speak to me! Your mother was weak and could not bare a son. Let's hope you don't meet the same fate.  You know if you had just known a little kindness perhaps we could have gotten along. But your jealousy over my mother was just to much. I can understand though as I look just like her and she was so much more beautiful than you are. You weak, ungrateful child! You silly girl! Your mother was a fare woman, true, but her pride brought her folly. You would be wise not to follow in her foot steps! Perhaps two days in the tower will set you straight.. You will not talk to me that way. I still have the ear of my father until I've been married off and he will hear of this.