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    The Persons of the Play.

  • Thyrsis, the Lover of Sylvia.
  • Hylas, the Lover of Nerina.
  • Mirtillus, the common Lover.
  • Daphnis, the rich Shepheard.
  • Montanus, an ancient Shepheard.
  • Charinus, Father to Nerina.
  • Alcon, an ancient Shepheard.
  • Nuntius.

    Chorus of Shepheards.

  • Sylvia, belov'd of Thyrsis.
  • Nerina, a huntresse, belov'd of Hylas & of Daphnis
  • Dorinda, enamored of Daphnis.
  • Delia, a Court Lady.
  • Euarchus, King of Arcady.
  • Eubulus, his Counsellor.
  • Cleander, Sonne to Eubulus.
  • Attendants.