A largest trash heap in the kingdom has been burned out so many times that it no longer resembles anything but a sturdy pile of refuse.  It stands 11 feet tall and 35 feet across and front to back sloping gently on all sides to the ground.  The only recognizable objects in the pile are the fresh items that have been thrown upon the stack, which are, a wooden chair with one leg broken, a crossbow with no string, and a rag doll with the head detached.
Trash Heap, Wasteland
a cowardly young man in armour
guard
I am a king's guard in the royal palace. I am fighting against the army trying to overthrow the king. I am a guard who has pledge my life to defend the king.
What are you doing in this trash heap. Hiding from honor and duty no doubt. I ah! No Sir, mister Sir! I....was sent here to learn...Sir! Well, it's a bit late for that. The war waits for no one and it is a foot. We must guard the royal palace. Do you not hear the sounds of fighting out there? F-fighting? What would there be fighting for all the way out here?! Give me this! I will show you the way to the weapons! You have pledged your life to protect the King as I have.  It was either m-me or m...my father. He walks with a cane, so h-here I am... You trust me w-with a weapon? Now see? That is honorable. Your off to a good start now it's time to follow through. Stay close. No better way to learn than in battle. I will tell you where to aim. You get it in no time. I-I...will do m-my best Sir! Take my shield. At least until we get you better equipment while we make our way to the armory. You never know if a few stranglers have gotten in. Ye-yes Sir. Gosh, this is h-heavy... Ugh, on we go then....I've seen kids your size carry my shield like a warrior. The least you can do is pretend to be brave. I-I'm trying, Sir! I...haven't run a-away yet...