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*The Magistrates face shows shock*

"How DARE you countermand our liege's request!!"
"I have a good mind to...."

*The Duke interrupts his man*

"Wait Talos...let him be, he will emerge in his own time"
"I have a feeling....hmm...continue, with your gathering"

*The Magistrates face shows concern*

"hmm...Your desire, sire"
"Those of who have shown and announced, thank you for coming"
"We have adjoining hall with refreshments, where we will meet in the coming hour"
"We will discuss the situation then, My Duke & I have to attend some issues in the meantime"
"Talk amongst yourselves and you are welcome to go in and take part of the foodstuffs"

"Until later, an hour from now"

*The Duke rises from his throne and walk beside the background curtains and his man follows*

In the throne room, which is smaller than you would have thought.
Are a set of guard at the side of each doorway.
The stone is tan and warm
The decor is quality and conservative.

In the hall the Magistrate referred to you see through the doorway a long hall
with a long solid stone table, large leather chairs and the refreshments on the table.
Four large candle-lit chandeliers light the hall.