As evening descended, the mayor's house was ablaze with light, candles flickering, the hall filled with the scent of candle wax mingled with roasting meat.
Though the dining room in the mayor's home was not spacious and could not compare to a high-class dining establishment, everywhere in the details were signs of careful arrangement.
In the center of the oak dining table was a large silver candelabrum, with five candles inserted high, their flames dancing gracefully, illuminating the food and the faces of the guests at both ends of the table.
On the brocade tablecloth, the cutlery was neatly arranged, the material clearly of high quality, with each plate shining with a peculiar luster, and the edges of the knives and forks glistening brightly.
