[quote=The New Yorker]
How many people are in this parlor?
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Well, instead of a parlor, think of it like a castle's great room. It has several large fire-places, vaulted ceilings, tapestries, expansive wood floors, etc. It has a lot of plush, old-world style furniture and a well appointed food and drink table placed beneath one of the main features of the room: a massive half circle, lead pane window. 

As for the number of people, If my counting fingers are correct, 10.