These outside gates are made of iron and are somewhat decorative in design.  The tops are spiked and there's a family crest that hangs on both the left and right gate telling people who resides here.
Outside gates, Outside Cottage
wench
governor
I am the governor. I am in charge of a large province with many cities within it. I am responsible to the people, but mostly to the king. I take the king's orders and make them reality in my province. I am overweight because my position affords me rich food, but my work is mostly at a desk or in meetings with other officials.
I'm not sure what you mean, maam? My master, the tavern keeper, instructed me that I would be needed to serve our wines and ales...have I the wrong location? Perhaps, where specifically did he tell you to serve? He said only that it was the great house, beyond the iron gates. Well I know where that is, if you'd like me to direct you? I am the governor, after all. Oh, My Lord! I beg forgivness, I did not recognise thee! I expected only a servant to be here by thgates! Oh no, that is fair as I do not come out here often, maam. Who are you then? I am but a serving wench at the town's largest pub, "The Mule's Rump". Though my position is lowly, I command some respect among the regulars for my friendly service, and fine singing voice. That is why the master chose me out of the other's to represent us here. I see, I could definitely see the people at the pub getting rowdy with you. Oh aye, indeed, Good Sir! Sometimes they do become a bit boisterous at times! I am certainly not surprised. Well still want me to direct you there? Oh, I am sorry! My load has become so heavy! I did not expect to be so long standing here, at the gates...