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    Persons Represented.

  • Adamas, a Priest.
  • Lindamor, Lover to Galatæa, a Noble man.
  • Ligdamon, a Noble man, Lover to Sylva.
  • Paris, alias Ergaste, supposed son to Adamas, but son to Bellinda.
  • Celadon, a Shepherd, Lover to Astræa.
  • Sylvander, a Shepherd, Lover to Diana.
  • Lycidas, a Shepherd, Lover to Phillis, brother to Celadon.
  • Tyrsis, a Shepherd, who laments the loss of Cleon.
  • Hylas, a Shepherd, an inconstant Lover.
  • Bellinda, Mother to Diana.
  • Galatæa, Princess of the Country.
  • Leonida, one of her Nymphs, Niece to Adamas.
  • Sylva, one of Galatæa's Nymphs.
  • Astræa Shepherdess.
  • Diana Shepherdess.
  • Phillis Shepherdess.
  • Leonice, a Shepherdess, in Love with Tyrsis.
  • Stella, a Shepherdess, the last Mistris of Hylas.