Long, wooden tables line both walls of the massive dining hall. There is also an ornately carved head table at the front of the room. Benches sit in front of the tables to seat everyone. Massive, golden chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Colorful stained glass windows shed vast arrays of light onto the floor and walls.
Dining Hall, Inside Palace
a servant
guest
We are the guests of the queen on the way to the banquet. I hope we fair better than the last guests. I hope we keep our heads.
Yes, yes. I come here from Scotland to visit the Queen. She's suggested that I visit the dining hall for a meal prior to the banquet later tonight. I see, she should be along here shortly. Is there something you need while you wait? Please, fetch me some wine if you will. I'm tired and thirsty from my long voyage. Understood, I will be right back. Just make yourself at home. Thank you. I'm just going to remove my kilt for a bit. It's rather hot. Here is the wine you requested. Thank you. This vintage is delicious. Are the grapes from this region? Locally grown in the royal vineyard. Simply splendid. Perhaps you can arrange a bottle for me to take with me when I return? I am certain we can make such a request be fulfilled. You're a very loyal servant, I can tell. I will let the Queen know how helpful you have been. Your compliments will not fall on deaf ears, thank you kindly.