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Dramatis Personæ

VINCENTIO, the Duke.
ANGELO, Lord Deputy in the Duke's absence.
ESCALUS, an Ancient Lord, joined with Angelo
in the deputation.
CLAUDIO, a young Gentleman.
LUCIO, a Fantastic.
Two other like Gentlemen.
VARRIUS, a Gentleman attending on the Duke.
PROVOST.
THOMAS,
PETER. two Friars
A Justice.
ELBOW, a simple Constable.
FROTH, a foolish Gentleman.
POMPEY, Tapster to Mistress Overdone.
ABHORSON, an Executioner.
BARNARDINE, a dissolute Prisoner,
ISABELLA, sister to Claudio.
MARIANA, betrothed to Angelo.
JULIET, beloved of Claudio.
FRANCISCA, a Nun.
MISTRESS OVERDONE, a Bawd.
Lords, Officers, Citizens, Boy, and Attendants.
 
Scene.—Vienna.
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