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William Tell ; or, the Civil War in Switzerland

A Drama for the People
Brough, Robert B. (1828-1860)
  
WILLIAM TELL;
  
Characters.

 1. 
SCENE THE FIRST.
 2. 
SCENE THE SECOND.
 3. 
SCENE THE THIRD.

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Characters.

    AUSTRIANS.

  • Gesler, the original Austrian butcher. (Not likely to be quarrelled for by the actors, as he is unquestionably the worst character in the drama.)
  • Policeman A 21, his Official Representative.
  • Guards, Attendants, Police, &c.

    SWISS.

  • William Tell, a Demagogue in a constant state of Agitation.
  • Verner, Repealer.
  • Furst, Repealer.
  • Michael, Repealer.
  • Albert, Tell's Son.—(The original Merry Swiss Boy.)
  • Peasants, Blackguards, Hereditary Bondsmen, &c.
Scene—Switzerland.
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