Benjamin Garfield, the son-in-law of Anne Ellesdon, the 'widow' of 'Keep the Widow Waking,' deposes in the Court of Star Chamber. Hearing that a play was to be made on the subject of her misfortunes, Ellesden asked Garfield to go to the Master of Revels and ask him to forbid its performance, which he did. Garfield paid Henry Herbert the same fee he would usually receive for a license. The play was nonetheless performed upon several occasions, despite several requests to have it stopped.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert, Henry | Master of the Revels | |
| Garfield, Benjamin | deponent | son-in-law |
| Ellesden, Anne | widow |