The dining hall is large and airy. Huge candelabras with many candles stand throughout the room. There is one huge wooden table spanning the room that can accommodate a hundred guests. Tapestries with angels line the walls. The chairs are gilded and intricate.
Dining hall, Inside Castle
king
soldier
I am a soldier of His Majesty's Army. The King has selected a few of us to be Knights. I am very proud to fight for my land. We will be strong and defeat the enemy.
Your Royal Highness, I believe one of your soldiers has gone rogue. I and the other selected few who you have chosen to be Knights would never allow a thief in the dining hall. Would you like me to take care of the thief? Finish him off and get him out of here. Report back to me when he is gone. Your Majesty, it is done. He was saying that one of your soldiers promised him riches if he came here. Do you think that is true or that it was just an excuse? We will make sure he is executed either way. He is a wicked liar. My soldiers are the best trained and most moral in the world. None would ever try to convince a thief to come into the kingdom! Of course. Your word is my command, the thief will be executed at once. I am most honored that you have chosen me to be one of your Knights. Once the thief has been taken care of, perhaps you could tell us why you gathered us all here tonight. All this chaos about and I nearly forgot. I have word that my jealous brother is making aim to invade our kingdom. If what I have heard is true, he will attempt it in a fortnight. My Lord, that will not stand. We are sure to be strong and will defeat him and his army. What is the plan of action? We must be on great alert. Although his plans are for a bit away, we should increase our defenses immediately. I've sent several of our top soldiers in an attempt to infiltrate his army. What if the thief was sent here by him! I suspect he may have been. All the more reason to execute him immediately. We need to stay aware of anyone else who should not be around. Then it is true, an invasion is imminent. My men and I will be extra vigilant over the next few days to make sure no other rogue men enter your kingdom. Is there anything else I can do for you, Your Majesty? Stay brave, soldier! With our forces so strong, we must prevail!