Swords and armor line the wall of the grand armory. No rust is to be found on any of the weapons. The armorer's forge bellows smoke and fire, day and night, as the king's army is getting fitted out for it's next campaign.
Castle Armory, Inside Castle
army
knight
I am a knight. I am trained to fight. I ride a horse and carry a sword.
Indeed, I am. I live to serve my King! This is one of the best in the armory. You might weigh it against yours to see which fits you the best. Let me have a look. Quite a hefty blade this is. I'd say it is the equal of my sword.  I prefer a good ax.  I will be taking this one into battle.  I also have a sword and daggers. This weapon looks particularly powerful as well. Never seen a curved blade like this.  Yes..that one could do much damage sir knight.  Have you heard we are to accompany the queen and her maids to the southern castle? That much I have been told. Should we expect any interference?  I fear so sir knight...the prince from across the boarder has looked upon our queen and wants her as his own. The King is outraged and decreed that she is to be protected at all cost. That is a threat we must take seriously! I will make sure no harm comes to the queen at any cost. Your knights will ride ahead of us and we will flank the queen and her maids.  They will be in a disguised carriage instead of her ornate one.  We don't want to bring more attention than necessary. That sounds like a brilliant plan. Will the queen also be in disguise?  Yes...she and her maids.  They will look like a noble family which is target enough but at least they will not have the kings shield emblazoned on their carriage. You will also be in disguise...your shields as you can see will only have a family crest and not the kings crest.  All precautions are being made here in the armory.