How did the quarrel between the king and the queen affect the palace?
The quarrel between the king and the queen cast a shadow over the palace. The once cheerful corridors seemed quiet and forlorn.
The king's absence from the queen's quarters and his refusal to speak to her for weeks created an atmosphere of tension and unhappiness.
The queen was distraught and upset, and despite her efforts to resolve the issue, she failed.
The unresolved quarrel gnawed at the king, affecting his mood and demeanour even during court proceedings, where a tension hung in the air despite the lively chatter.
Explanation
The chapter describes how 'His absence cast a shadow over the palace, and the once cheerful corridors seemed quiet and forlorn' and notes that 'a tension hung in the air' even during court proceedings because 'the unresolved quarrel still gnawed at him.'
Solution Steps
The quarrel cast a shadow over the palace, making the once cheerful corridors quiet and forlorn
The king's absence from the queen's quarters and refusal to speak to her created tension and unhappiness
The queen was distraught and upset, and her efforts to resolve the quarrel failed
The unresolved quarrel gnawed at the king, affecting his mood even during court proceedings