The courtyard is a huge pavilion of stone patio outside of the palace. It is in the shape of a large rectangle and boarders the west end of the palace. It is bordered in luscious hedges dotted with colorful flowers, particularly roses. Throughout the courtyard there are potted flowers, stone benches, statues and bird baths and fenced garden plots, and also a central atrium, that all evoke the feeling on an Arcadian garden.
Courtyard, Outside Palace
queen
cardinal
I am a cardinal who is trusted in the church. I have done terrible things that I will never tell anyone. I have personally lied to the king.
*bowing then offering the flower to the Queen.*  Yes, your highness.  I often come here to reflect upon my faith. Thank you very much! That Lord that just walked past sure was smelly, wasn't he? More roses to waft away the offensive oaf's smell, my Queen?  *offers the roses* Ah, but you must not pick them all. I come out here often to look at all the pretty flowers. Forgive me, please highness! It is okay, I'm sure all these people won't notice a few missing. Say, do you know where I can get a new cushion for my throne, this one is very old and hard. *sitting on a bench, pulling the queen onto my lap*  Let me be your cushion, your majesty!!!  The king suspects us, but I lied to him and threw him off the trail!! NO!. What are you doing? Have you gone crazy, you are not acting like yourself. You would never do or say such a thing to me. My queen, do you not remember?  *kissing the queen to help her remember the love we have shared* No, you must be mistaken. I would never cheat on my husband!! I am in love with the King!! Someone has put a memory spell on you, my lady!!  Please, take this potion in the pouch and all will be clear! NO! I must go find my King and tell him about this. He will punish you severely. He will probably send you to the Guillotine!