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    PERSONS OF THE DRAMA.

  • Adrian, Emperor of Rome, in love with Emirena, but betrothed to Sabina.
  • Osrhoes, King of the Parthians, captive to Adrian, father of Emirena.
  • Sabina, in love with, and betrothed to Adrian.
  • Pharnaspes, a Parthian prince, captive to Adrian, friend and tributary to Osrhoes, betrothed to Emirena.
  • Emirena, captive to Adrian, in love with Pharnaspes.
  • Aquilius, a tribune, confidant of Adrian, secretly in love with Sabina.