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
guard
servant
I come from the lower class. I do what I am told without question. I can not read. I have not seen my family in a long time.
Good day sir. G'day. Can I help you? I am here at the bequest of the queen. Well I haven't heard anything about it. Who are you exactly? I am a servant of the Dukes house Do you have any sort of identification? Only this sword the Duke gave me as protection against thieves. It holds the dukes emblems Let me see that...How can I be sure that you didn't steal this yourself? I am but a servant my lord. I would never do anything against the Royal family or my master. Alright, alright. You seem innocent enough. I'll send one of my men to request confirmation from the queen. Thank you sir. My master is duke soinso. Duke Soinso, alright. I'll them no. What might the queen need of you?