We arrived on that hot Saturday July 4 afternoon at the Off Center to be greeted by Barbara Chisholm and a cup of champagne.
Stepping from the heat and dazzle into the cool dimness of the theatre, we found ourselves face-to-face with Robert Faires himself. He greeted us, welcomed us, and accompanied us to our choice of seats. In that small assembly we saw faces familiar to us from Austin's stages.
A woman of handsome, striking appearance stood chatting with persons in the front row as the house continued to fill. "My, this is like attending a wedding reception, isn't it?"
This is how things might have been in Henry's own court, had he had secured his kingship over both England and France. Robert Faires' Henry V that afternoon was a special entertainment before a band of acquaintances. The performer was at ease and familiar with his audience. His wife and daughter had their own roles in marshaling the spectacle. We all knew that something special was about to happen.
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