Dramatis Personae

• Ferdinand Duke of Calabria

• Cardinal his brother

• Antonio Bologna, Steward of the Household to the Duchess

• Delio his friend

• Daniel de Bosola, Gentleman of the Horse to the Duchess

• Castruccio, an old Lord

• Marquis of Pescara

• Count Malatesti

• Roderigo,
  Silvio,
  Grisolan, Lords

• Doctor

• The Several Madmen

• Duchess of Malfi

• Cariola her woman

• Julia, Castruccio’s wife, and the Cardinal’s mistress

• Old Lady

• Ladies, Three Young Children, Two Pilgrims, Executioners, Court Officers, and Attendants

Scene: Malfi, Rome, Loretto, and Milan.