A Large Courtyard                                      -      N      - 
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As you walk into the courtyard of the palace, you are amazed at the size
of it.  Guards patrol the insides, eyes darting around warily, watching for
anything that may seem amiss.  In the corners, you see large guards in
groups of two.  Protection and surveillance are of utmost importance to
them.  Nobles and merchants wander around, chattering in small groups,
waiting for audience with the lord.  Couriers run across the courtyard
handing papers to people.