Dramatis Personae

• Duke of Milan, father to Silvia

• Valentine, Gentleman

• Proteus, Gentleman

• Antonio, father to Proteus

• Thurio, a foolish rival to Valentine

• Eglamour, agent for Silvia in her escape

• Host, where Julia lodges

• Outlaws, with Valentine

• Speed, a clownish servant to Valentine

• Launce, the like to Proteus

• Panthino, servant to Antonio

• Julia, beloved of Proteus

• Silvia, beloved of Valentine

• Lucetta, waiting-woman to Julia

• Servants, musicians

Scene: Verona; Milan; the frontiers of Mantua.