Inside the maids room is dark and grey.  It is much different from the rest of the Castle which has grand walls and floors and paintings from famous painters around the wall.  The maid holds many secrets in this room.  One which is a secret door that holds paintings she should not have.
Castle Maids' Room, Inside Castle
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painter
I was hired to paint a portrait of the noblewoman the king would eventually marry. It seems that the painting was too flattering and when the king lifted the veil, he was very angry. I have been imprisoned for four long years. I had a wife and six children, but they do not wait for me to return. I turn my agony into art.
What are you working on? I am on my way to bring new horseshoes to the stable master, but I see to have lost my way.  Is this the maid's room? I believe so. But I am hardly the person to ask. I've been imprisoned in the castle for four years. Ah, whatever for? I painted a flattering picture of the king's betrothed, and the king did not take kindly to it. Why not?  Did the king not look kindly upon the well painted visage of his beloved? Perhaps he thought I was too enamored by her myself. Alas! I have a wife and six children myself! My goodness!  With six children and he thought you to be enamoured of another?  Where would you even find the time? Unfortunately, I have plenty of time now...my family has left me for want of food and support. I am now, thus, alone. And how do they keep you imprisoned?  I must admit, being found in the maid's chamber is likely not to be kind to your reputation. The maid has secretly commissioned me to paint for her. In fact, she secretly stores my paintings in this room. Ah!  Well, a secret tryst with a maid will no doubt make your return to grace difficult.