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Valentinian

A Tragedy

Rochester, John Wilmot (1647-1680)

Prologue spoken by Mrs. Cook the first Day. Written by Mrs. Behn.

Prologue to VALENTINIAN. Spoken by Mrs. Cook the second Day.

Prologue intended for VALENTINIAN, to be spoken by Mrs. Barrey.

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Epilogue. Written by a Person of Quality.

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Drammatis PERSONÆ.

Valentinian Emperor.
Æcius The Roman General.
Maximus Lieutenant General.
Pontius A Captain.
Licinius Servant to th'Emperor.
Balbus Servant to th'Emperor.
Proculus Servant to th'Emperor.
Chylax An Eunuch belonging to Maximus.
Lycias An Eunuch belonging to Maximus.
Lucina Wife to Maximus.
Celandia Lady attending Lucina.
Marcellina Lady attending Lucina.
Ardellia Woman belonging to the Court.
Phorba Lewd Woman belonging to the Court.
Phidias Friend to Æcius, and Servant to the Emperor.
Aretus Friend to Æcius, and Servant to the Emperor.