Just inside the palace there is a lengthy hallway leading from the castle front.  The space is adorned with giant tapestries on the wall depicting scenes of knights performing heroic deeds.  One the floor is long plush runner carpet in a deep red color and adorned with gold trim.
Castle front, Inside Palace
knight
the mayor
I'm the mayor of a small town. I was appointed by the people. I make important decisions about what happens in the town. I like to be in charge and tell other people what to do. I get paid a lot of money and get to live in a nice house.
Good morning Sir Knight! Beautiful day! It's alright. What do you want? Why I'm here by request of our King of course.  I am the Mayor of a wonderful little town just north of here. Hmm its the first ive heard about any meeting. What town are you talking about? That is of no import at the moment.  It is time for me to see the king...please be on your way so that I may be announced. You might the mayor somewhere, but its not here, commoner. Back off while I check the records. Oh alright but be quick about it.  I was up early this morning and I'm here on his Majesty's request. So how am I meant to check without your name? Oh...what didn't you say so...like there are a lot of Mayors visiting the King this morning...but my name is Mayor SoinSo.  Would these coins hurry you up? Let just check the inscription here.. Okay SoinSo. Yes your here, but you're 5 minutes early. You're going to have to wait. Okay...I'll sit here and smoke my...hey...wait a minute...did you take my pipe?...I gave you coins...I should tell the King how you are treating me. I needed to be sure the name inscribed on the pipe was the same. We've had vagrants come in here looking to steal from the king and frankly, i'm surprised your information checks out.