THE NAMES OF THE SPEAKERS IN THIS COMEDY.
- Diccon[184], the Bedlam.[185]
- Hodge, Gammer Gurton's Servant.
- Tib, Gammer Gurton's Maid.
- Gammer Gurton.
- Cock, Gammer Gurton's Boy.
- Dame Chat.
- Doctor Rat, the Curate.
- Master Baily.
- Doll, Dame Chat's Maid
- Scapethrift, Master Baily's Servant.
- Mutes.
PROLOGUE
As Gammer Gurton, with many a wide stitch,
Sat piecing and patching of Hodge her man's breech,
By chance or misfortune, as she her gear toss'd,
In Hodge leather breeches her needle she lost.