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    DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

  • Francesco Sforza—A Condottiero of the 14th century, afterwards Duke of Milan.
  • Brunorio—His Lieutenant.
  • Sarpellione—Ambassador of Milan from Alfonso, king of Naples.
  • Rossano—A Milanese Captain, formerly companion in arms to Sferza.
  • Pasquali—A whimsical Poet.
  • Bianca Visconti—Daughter of Philip Visconti , the bed-ridden Duke of Milan, and heiress-apparent to the crown.
  • Guilio—Her Page, afterwards discovered to be her brother and heir to the crown.
  • Fiametta—Waiting Woman to Bianca, and partial to Pasquali. Lords of Council, Priest, Messengers, Sentinels, &c.
 

This eccentric duke, the last of the Viscontis, passed the latter part of his life in utter seclusion, seen by no one but his physician. His habits were loathsome, and his character harsh and unnatural.

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