The Thief of the RoseChapter 4
The Duke's manor house was similar in functionality to the King's palace. Enclosed within a stone wall with a single manned gate, a large courtyard served the manor house, guard's barracks, stables, servant's quarters and jail. The manor house held both private quarters for the Duke and family, as well as public areas where the business of running the duchy was held. Aaron passed through the gate into the courtyard intent on the manor house, when he observed within a marked off area...