PERSONS REPRESENTED
John Gaunt, called ‘Admiral Guinea,’ once Captain of the Slaver Arethusa.
Arethusa Gaunt, his Daughter.
David Pew, a Blind Beggar, once Boatswain of the Arethusa
Kit French, a Privateersman.
Mrs. Drake, Landlady of the Admiral Benbow Inn.
The Scene is laid in the neighbourhood of Barnstaple. The Time is about the year 1760. The action occupies part of a day and night.
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