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
cardinal
ancient king
I am the ancient king from a neighboring kingdom. I walk slowly and with purpose. I have a beard down to my waist and large ears.
What is that is so horrible? Your wife, the queen.. she has confessed to some horrible sins. Sit down on that bench and I will tell you everything. My wife? How could that be?? My wife is dead! My dear king, what are you talking about? Are you in delirium? Your wife is currently visiting your brother in Nopel.  No I am too old! My wife is dead you fool. It is you that is delirious If you say so, my king.. What are you doing in the courtyard? I am resting you fool! Do you not know anything. You try to spread rumors about my dead wife! I should have you arrested Hah, don't make me laugh. You know I am trusted and I have too much power to be arrested.  You have no power! You are told what to do by the pope! You are so funny. Just let me raise my hand and the guards will be here lickety split! My poor king, you are getting weaker every day. Are you even able to raise your old hand? Cardinal, you overstretch boundaries! I do not believe the pope would like you being disrespectful and treasonous I have done some terrible things that I will bury with me. I do not care about the pope.