Sinon, a Greek tool, through whose treachery the Trojans were induced to admit the wooden horse within their walls.
Androgeos, a Greek chieftain.
Trojan warriors, nobles, and commons, shepherds, priestly attendants, boys, women, etc.
Greek warriors.
ACT I
The Fall of Troy
Act I. Scene 1
The plain in front of Troy; the city walls; the sea; and, in the distance, Tenedos. Morning, without the gates. Joyful crowds of men, women, and children pour through the open doors. They gather about the strange wooden horse which stands without, and excitedly inquire what it means, and what shall be done with it. Thymoetes voices the sentiment of one party that it should be taken within the walls and set upon the citadel; while Capys and his adherents urge that they should examine the mystery where it stands, and destroy it. Great confusion reigns. The sentiment of Thymoetes seems about to prevail (26-39).
Enter Laocoön, running, followed by a band of priestly attendants, and shouting while still at some distance.
Laocoön (42-49):