Back in my younger days...

Fastrada, assisted by her son Lewis, tells us about "spreading a little sunshine."

Not seen here was a staircase on each side of Fastrada, which Pippin and Charles stood on, as Fastrada talked to each in turn.  The staircases were heavy, open-timbered beasts.  Seen here was Charles' court portal of hemp and opera net, with a drop of erosion cloth upstage.  The red fabric was suit lining material -- lightweight, flameproof, and CHEAP!