Philotos was written at Berlin in the year 1759. It was never represented, and was probably not intended for the stage. It is here translated for the first time into English.

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ

Aridäus, the King.

Strato, a General of Aridäus.

Philotas, a prisoner.

Parmenio, a soldier.

PHILOTAS.

Scene I.

The scene is laid in a tent in the camp of Aridäus.

PHILOTAS.