The Gentleman of Venice | ||
- The Duke of Venice.
- Cornari a Gentleman of Venice of a great fortune, but having no Child, contrives to have an heir from his wife, and against the nature and custome of the Italian, indeeres an English gentleman to her affection and society.
- Florelli the English Gentleman of a Noble extraction and person, much honoured for his parts, by which he gained much reputation in the Academies.
- Malipiero Nephew to Cornari, a man of a violent spirit, and hated by his Uncle, for his debaucheries.
- Giovanni, (suppos'd Son of Roberto the Dukes Gardiner) whose noble mind could not bee supprest, in his low condition, and in love with Bellaura.
- Thomazo, the supposed Son of the Duke, whom no precepts, nor education at Court, could forme into honorable desires, or employments.
- Marino Courtier of Honor.
- Candiano Courtier of Honor.
- Roberto the Dukes Gardiner, an humorous folly old man.
- Bernardo companion of Malipiero
- Marcello companion of Malipiero
- Georgio, the Gardiners servant.
- Bravos.
- Attendants.
- Souldiers.
- Bellaura the Dukes Niece, whom Giovanni passionately affected.
- Claudiana wife to Cornari, a Lady of excellent beauty, ingratiated by her husband to Florelli the english Gentleman.
- Ursula wife to Roberto, a froward woman, and who much doted upon Thomazo her Nursechild.
- Rosabella a Curtesan.
The names with some small Characters of the Persons.
The Gentleman of Venice | ||