GIORGIO SCHIAVONE, a Tiber waterman.

TWO ASSASSINS.

AN OFFICER of the Papal Household.

VANNOZZA CATANEI, surnamed LA ROSA, concubine to the Pope.

LUCREZIA BORGIA, daughter to Alexander and Vannozza.

Scene: ROME.

Time: JUNE 14–JULY 22, 1497.

SCENE I

The Vatican

Enter CÆSAR and VANNOZZA