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Dramatis Personae.
MEN.
- Laches, An old Gentleman of Athens; very honest and true hearted, lately retired into the Country.
- Phidippus Another old Citizen of Athens; his Neighbour and Friend, indulgent to his Family, but somewhat Angry when stirred.
- Pamphilus, Laches's Son; a very gentile, civil, obliging, good natured young Gentleman, and a great Respecter of his Parents, tho formerly some∣what debauched.
- Parmeno, Servant to Pamphilus, and his Confident; a trusty, merry, inquisitive Fellow.
- Socia, Another Servant of Phamphilus's.
WOMEN.
- Sostrata, The Mother in-law; Wife to Laches, a sub∣missive, peaceable, kind old Gentlewoman
- Myrrhina, Wife to Phidippus; easie, gentle, and fearful.
- Bacchis, A noted Courtesan, formerly Miss to Pamphi∣lus; very honest and generous considering her Circumstances.
- Philotis, Another Courtesan; of a merry, gentle, sweet, Nature.
- Syra, An old Woman of the same stamp, peevish, revengeful, and ill natur'd.
MUTES.
- Philumena, Wife to Pamphilus, and Daughter to Phidippus.
- Scirtus, A Boy of Laches's.
- ...The Nurse.
- Two Servants to Bacchis.
Scene, ATHENS.
TIME, about Six or Seven Hours.