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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