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The Parricide : Or, Innocence in Distress

A Tragedy
Shirley, William (fl. 1739-1780)
  
THE PARRICIDE:
  
[dedication]
  
PROLOGUE, Spoken by Mr. RYAN.
  
EPILOGUE, Spoken by Mrs. HORTON.
  
Dramatis Personæ.

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ACT I.
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ACT II.
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ACT III.
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ACT IV.
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ACT V.

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Dramatis Personæ.

    MEN.

    Felix, an ancient British Nobleman.

  • Mr. Rosco.

    • Albert, a young Nobleman in love with Ariana.

  • Mr. Hale.

    • Godrick, his Friend.

  • Mr. Delane.

    • Castor, the Parricide.

  • Mr. Ryan.

    • Servant to Felix.

  • Mr. Hill.

    WOMEN.

    Harroana, Mother to Castor and Eliza.

  • Mrs. James.

    • Ariana, Daughter to Felix.

  • Mrs. Horton.

    • Eliza, Godrick's Wife.

  • Mrs. Hallam.

    • Matilda, Attendant on Ariana.

  • Miss Horsington.

    • Men and Women Servants, &c.

SCENE a Village in KENT.
The Time suppos'd, is the Reign of William the Conqueror.
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