The interest in the performance delighted Charles to no end. But his mind jumped directly back to his concerns at Mr. Laurent's question. Of course there was a simple answer.
"I found the actors in London, actually. They're a young troupe, but I have every confidence in their acting abilities," he said with a genuine smile. It was the truth, and he had no reason to feel ashamed of that much. "The story of the play is a tragic one, I don't mind revealing to you. I hope you find it as moving a tale as I do. While I would not dare compare myself to any great playwrights, the subject matter is very much in line with that of Romeo and Juliet."