Giovanni Altofronto, disguised as Malevole, sometime Duke of Genoa.
Pietro Jacomo, Duke of Genoa.
Mendoza, a minion to the Duchess of Pietro Jacomo.
Celso, a friend to Altofronto.
Bilioso, an old choleric marshal.
Prepasso, a gentleman-usher.
Ferneze, a young courtier, and enamoured on the Duchess.
Ferrardo, a minion to Duke Pietro Jacomo.
Equato,
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Guerrino,
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Passarello, fool to Bilioso.
Aurelia, Duchess to Duke Pietro Jacomo.
Maria, Duchess to Duke Altofronto.
Emilia,
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Bianca,