When it was intact its vast courts contained the chambers of Parliament, as well as those devoted to the suites forming the home of the royal family, and spacious art galleries.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
A gallery surrounded the courtyard and upon it opened the doors of numerous suites situated upon the upper floor.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
The brasswork of the many doors was brightly polished and all the visible appointments of the miniature suites spoke of refined good taste.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer