The works of Beaumont and Fletcher, edited by A.R. Walker
Persons Represented in the Play.
Cassilanes, General of Candy.
Antinous, Son to Cassilanes, and hisCompetitor.
Fernando, a Venetian Captain, Servantto Annophel.
Philander, Prince of Cyprus, passionatelyin love with Erota.
Gonzalo, An ambitious Politick Lordof Venice.
Gaspero, Secretary of State.
Melitus, a Gentleman of Candy.
Arcanes, a noble Souldier, Friend toCassilanes.
Decius, Friend to Antinous.
Porphycio,
Possenne, Senators.
Paolo Michael, Venetian Ambassadour.
Mochingo, an ignorant Servant toErota.
Gentlemen.
Souldiers.
Servants.
WOMEN
Erota, a Princess, imperious, and ofan overweaning Beauty.
Annophel, Daughter to Cassilanes.
Hyparcha, Attendant on the PrincessErota.
The Scene Candy
The principal Actors were,
Joseph Taylor.
William Eglestone.
Nicholas Toolie.
Richard Sharpe.
John Lowin.
John Underwood.
George Birch.
Thomas Pollard.
Actus Primus
Scena Prima
Enter Gaspero, and Melitus
Melitus
Sir, you're the very friend I wish'd to meet with, I have a large discourse invites your ear To be an Auditor.
Gaspero
And what concerns it?
Melitus
The sadly thriving progress of the loves Between my Lord, the Prince, and that great Lady, Whose insolence, and never-yet-match'd Pride, Can by no Character be well exprest, But in her only name, the proud Erota.
Gaspero
Alas, Melitus, I should guess the best Success your Prince could find from her, to be As harsh as the event doth prove: but now 'Tis not a time to pity passionate griefs, When a whole Kingdom in a manner ly