THE SPEAKERS’ NAMES.
- Aristippus, a Pleasant Gentleman.
- Carisophus, a Parasite.
- Damon, Two Gentlemen of Greece.
- Pithias,
- Stephano, Servant to Damon and Pithias.
- Will, Aristippus’ Lackey.
- Jack, Carisophus’ Lackey.
- Snap, the Porter.
- Dionysius, the King.
- Eubulus, the King’s Councillor.
- Gronno, the Hangman.
- Grim, the Collier.
THE PROLOGUE.
On every side, whereas I glance my roving eye,
Silence in all ears bent I plainly do espy:
But if your eager looks do long such toys to see,
As heretofore in comical wise were wont abroad to be,
Your lust is lost, and all the pleasures that you sought,
Is frustrate quite of toying plays. A sudden change is wrought:
For lo, our author’s muse, that masked in delight,