Vincentio, the Duke.

Angelo, Deputy.

Escalus, an ancient Lord.

Claudio, a young gentleman.

Lucio, a fantastic.

Two other gentlemen.

Provost.

Thomas,two friars.
Peter,

A Justice[2].

Varrius[2].

Elbow, a simple constable.

Froth, a foolish gentleman.

Pompey, servant to MistressOverdone[3].

Abhorson, an executioner.

Barnardine, a dissolute prisoner.

Isabella, sister to Claudio.

Mariana, betrothed to Angelo.

Juliet, beloved of Claudio.

Francisca, a nun.

Mistress Overdone, a bawd.

Lords, Officers, Citizens, Boy, and Attendants[2].

Scene—Vienna.

[1.] Dramatis Personæ] The Names of all the Actors Ff (added at the end of the play).

[2.] Omitted in Ff.

[3.] Clowne. Ff.

MEASURE FOR MEASURE.

[ACT I.]

[ I. 1 Scene I.] An apartment in the Duke’s palace.