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    DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

  • William Rufus, King of England.
  • The Ætheling Henry, brother to Rufus.
  • Anselm, Abbot of Bec—afterward Archbishop of Canterbury.
  • Randolf Flambard, Chancellor and Justiciar.
  • William of St. Calais, Bishop of Durham.
  • Walkelin, Bishop of Winchester.
  • Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester.
  • John de Villula, Bishop of Bath.
  • Walter of Albano, Papal Legate.
  • Walter Tirel, Norman noble.
  • Robert Fitz-Hamon, Norman noble.
  • Gilbert of Laigle, Norman noble.
  • William of Breteuil, Norman noble.
  • Robert of Meulan, Norman noble.
  • Gilbert of Clare, Norman noble.
  • Eadmer or Edmer, faithful disciple to Anselm.
  • Baldwin of Tournay, faithful disciple to Anselm.
  • Godric, Dean of Twynham.
  • Purkis, a charcoal-burner.
  • Beowulf, father to Purkis.
  • Harold, son to Purkis.
  • Leofric, son to Purkis.
  • Wilfrith, son to Purkis.
  • An Old Man.
  • Bishops, servants, peasants, citizens, etc.