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 Justice2. Varrius2. Elbow, a simple constable. Froth, a foolish gentleman. Pompey, servant to Mistress Overdone3. 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 Attendants2.

Scene—Vienna.

Notes in this chapter

Note 1 · Dramatis Personæ] The Names of all the Actors Ff (added at the end of the play).Note 2 · Omitted in Ff.Note 3 · Clowne. Ff.