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The Prophetess : or, the History of Dioclesian

Betterton, Thomas (1635?-1710)
  
PROPHETESS:
  
[castlist]

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

  
EPILOGUE.
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    The Persons in the Play.

  • Charinus, Emperor of Rome.
  • Diocles, after Dioclesian, First a Private Soldier, then elected Emperor
  • Maximinian, Nephew to Diocles, and Emperor by his Donation.
  • Cosroe, King of Persia.
  • Aper, Murtherer of Numerianus, the late Emperor.
  • Niger, An Honest Man, and Great Commander.
  • Camurius, A Captain, and Creature of Aper's.
  • Senators.
  • Persian Lords.
  • Persian Ambassadors.
  • Geta, Servant to Diocles.
  • Guard.
  • Soldiers.
  • Suitors.
  • Lictors.
  • Flamen.
  • Country-men.

    The Women.

  • Aurelia, Sister to Charinus.
  • Cassana, Sister to Cosroe.
  • Delphia, A Prophetess.
  • Drusilla, Niece to Delphia.

    The Masque.

  • Cupid, Sylvanus, Bacchus, Flora, Pomona, Gods of the Rivers, Fauns, Nymphs, Hero's, Heroines, Shepherds, Shepherdesses, the Graces and Pleasures, with all the Followers of the Gods and Goddesses.
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