An ornate room, paintings of previous rulers and members of the family hang on the walls.  There's high end pieces of furniture in the room along with books, statues, and expensive pieces of jewelry.
Personal quarters, Inside Palace
rat
a scribe constantly writing
I am the village scribe and I am constantly writing scrolls for the king. I transcribe allroyal proclamations and business transactions for the king. I live in the castle and I am very unhappy with my job.
I can't stand my job. The king does not appreciate me and is making me do unbearable work. Listen you two, don't tell the king I am taking this jewelry! He will have my head! You both can take some too! Can I have some shiney too?? Yes rat, there is plenty. You can buy all the cheese in the world, just don't tell the king! I do not know this king but I do love me some cheese!!1 Perfect. Hey rat, how about we make a deal? If you can ensure the servant stays quiet, I will help you sell the book and get the cheese! I know just the way to deal with him! Deal! I will help to ensure he does not live to tell!  I will take care of the body! This can feed my family for weeks! Nice going Rat. It will be a great compliment to the mountain of cheese you will have! For the first time in awhile, I feel happy. Thank you for everything good scribe! Listen, we can hide some more jewelry so we can keep our good fortunes going! Yes I will hide my prize possession too!