Human: Write a detailed description of a lonesome scene inside a building tower with people, officials, oaken lift, and petitioners. Assistant: 
The great oaken lift wends its way up and down, hauling people and cargo all the hours of the day and night. Being closest to the government quarter, all manner of petty officials, couriers, hangers-on and an endless stream of petitioners make their way here, each wrapped in his or her concerns and heedless of the bustle all about.