The stable hand's quarters are very plainly decorated, with wooden torches situated in stone carvings in the wall. There are bunk beds with cheap hay and feather mattresses for the stable hands to rest in while not working. There are small sacks, as well as beaten and splintered wooden chests for them to keep their belongings in. One small window shines light into the very center of the room.
stable hand's quarters, Outside Castle
fairy interpreter
farmer
Life is good for me. I am the official gardener of the king. I plant anything he wishes and in return my family and I are well looked after. I love my job, I just wish others had it as easy as I do.
What a beautiful creature! You remind me of the flowers I plant in the king's garden. Why thank you kind farmer. How are you today? It's a marvelous day. My flowers are blooming, the king is happy, and I've time to visit the horses. What are you doing here? Well I am one who can interpret things and help people. Tell me what kinds of flowers have you been planting and which is your favorite horse? I've planted pansies and marigolds to keep the bugs away. There's a lovely chestnut horse here I like to stroke. And I visit the stable hand. Perhaps you could help him? I would be ever so glad to help him, but first there is a kindness to be done for you. I happen to know that the king greatly appreciates your attention to detail in planting the right flowers for the right reasons and your care for the horses and even the lowly stable hand. By the time the tulips bloom next spring the king will grant you the foal from the chestnut mare to have as your own. Oh marvelous. My life is so good already, it seems almost unfair how difficult the lives of others can be. Look around at this poor dingy place. I wish the beds could be more comfortable than cheap hay and old feathers. True enough, these are pitiful accommodations for one who works as hard as the dear stable hand. If you would encourage him to endure a bit longer the king will bless him with a promotion and a cabin of his own. Oh what news. I can't wait to tell him! You've blessed me so greatly, can I do anything for you? Thank you kind farmer, but I have no needs except to see deserving souls made happy! It is your kindness and diligence that has brought you this far, never forget that! Please take this as a token of my appreciation. My wife sewed it for me herself. Perhaps you can make yourself a garment from it. You and your wife have done good things, more than just what is required. Please let her know that within the year the desire of her heart will be granted. You know how she longs for children...