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The Fate of Sparta ; or, The Rival Kings

A Tragedy

(1743-1809)

THE FATE OF SPARTA;

PROLOGUE; WRITTEN BY MRS. COWLEY. SPOKEN BY MR. WROUGHTON.

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EPILOGUE WRITTEN BY MRS. COWLEY. SPOKEN BY MRS. SIDDONS.

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DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

Leonidas (King of Sparta) Mr. Bensley.
Cleombrotus (the deposed King) Mr. Kemble.
Amphares,—Mr. Barrymore.
Nicrates,—Mr. Whitfield.
Mezentius,—Mr. Williams.
Corex,—Mr. Staunton.
Sarpedon,—Mr. Phillimore.
Attalus,—Mr. Benson.
High Priest,—Mr. Chaplin.
Priest,—Mr. Wilson.
Officer,—Mr. Bates.
Chelonice, —Mrs. Siddons.

This name, on the stage, is pronounced as four syllables. It was thought necessary to observe this, as the measure hardly any where fixes it.