Palace Intrigue and the Guard Robe

The transcript describes the concept of guard robes in palaces, a type of toilet for the nobility. It follows Spindle's plan to steal keys to a royal cesspit, detailing the challenges faced during the heist. The narrator reflects on their experiences and observations while navigating the city, highlighting themes of social class, crime, and personal growth.

What is a guard robe in a palace?

• A luxurious bedroom

• A closet with a hole leading to a cesspit

• A dining hall

• A secret passage

Why doesn't the guard robe smell bad?

• It has vents and is several stories down

• It is rarely used

• It is filled with fragrant herbs

• It is cleaned daily

How did Spindle manage to get the keys to the cesspit?

• He found them lying around

• He stole them directly

• He made a wax imprint of the keys

• He bribed the guard

What does the term 'second story job' imply about Spindle?

• He was a storyteller

• He was a burglar

• He was a guard

• He was a cook

What was the narrator's main concern about meeting the duchess?

• They would get lost in the palace

• The guards would recognize them

• They would smell bad and be thrown in the dungeon

• The duchess might not be home

What was the narrator's repeated speech to the duchess about?

• A request for a job

• A declaration of love

• A plea for mercy

• A plot against magers and possibly the duchess

How did the narrator feel upon leaving the bell tower?

• Angry and vengeful

• Giddy and excited

• Sad and nostalgic

• Calm and composed

What did the narrator notice about the city during their journey?

• There were broad sheets about curfew and magical talents

• The shops were all closed

• There were many guards

• It was deserted

What was the narrator's reaction to the broad sheets about unregistered wizards?

• Disgust

• Indifference

• Confusion

• Amusement

What was the narrator's hope regarding the broad sheets with their face on it?

• That they were only near the bakery

• That they were everywhere

• That they were in the palace

• That they were in the countryside