The virtuous wife, or, Good luck at last a comedy, as it is acted at the Dukes Theater by His Royal Highness his servants / written by Thomas Durfey, Gent.

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The virtuous wife, or, Good luck at last a comedy, as it is acted at the Dukes Theater by His Royal Highness his servants / written by Thomas Durfey, Gent.
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D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723.
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In the Savoy :: Printed by T.N. for R. Bentley and M. Magnes ...,
1680.
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Drammatis Personae.

Beverly.A wil etravagnt Gntleman, Husband to OiviMr. Harris.
Beauford.A young wild unfortunate fellow, al∣ways engaging himself in Intrigues, but never prospering in any.Mr. Smith.
Sir Frol. Whim.A humorous old Knight, vext that now he is old, he cannot follow the vices and debauchery of Youth.Mr. Ievan.
Sir Lub. Wid.His Nphew and Ward, an incor∣rigible Fool, suitor to my Lady Beardly.Mr. Lee.
Brainworm.A clow••••sh yellow serant to Beauford. 
Amble.Servant to Beverley.Mr. Vndebil.
Crotchett.A Singing-Master.Mr. Bowman.
Women.
Olivia.The Virtuous Wife, a witty high spirited Woman, Wife to Beverly.Mrs.Barrer.
La. Beardly.An amorous impertinent old Woman one that has buried three Husbands, yet still very desirous to be courted.Mr. Nokes.
Ienny Wheade.A Town Jilt, kept by Beverly.Mrs. Currer.
Lidia.Sister to Beverly, in love with Beau¦ford.Mrs. Seymour.
Tissick.Woman to Lady Beardly. Goldsmith, Servants, and Attendants.Mrs. Nrrice.

Scene Chelsey.

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