The bright green shoots of new vegetables and herbs are seen in rows of dark brown earth. The stone wall that surrounds the garden is low enough to let in the warm sun. A basket has been left near the wall for gathering items for meals.
Garden, Outside Palace
servant
groom
I love horses.  I can curry a horse in five minutes flat.  I live in the stables.
Yes, there is. Why don't you help pick up some vegetables for the horses? These carrots are sure to please the horses! They look large and ripe. I heard one of your stallions was hurt yesterday. Is it alright? You mean Maximus? Yes, he's recovering very nicely now. I treat all my horses like my own children. I understand completely. I'm glad to hear he's doing well. That was quite a scare. Thank you for your concern. Would you mind gathering some lettuce as well. The horses love those juicy greens! Certainly! Just let me grab that basket over there. I'm sure no one would mind us using it to take fresh vegetables to the horses. Make sure you pick only the biggest and ripest! Don't want any of the horses to get sick from eating spoiled vegetables.  I am happy to do all I can for the horses. I've already supplied the chef with plenty of vegetables today, and look how many beauties remain? We truly are blessed with this enormous garden! Indeed. God has truly blessed our land with a bountiful harvest.  How is the pregnant mare? Last I saw, she seemed set to give birth any minute. You are a keen observer! She's isolated from the other horses right now for her own protection. I expect we'll have a new foal by the end of tomorrow! Congratulations! It will be a wonderful event!