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MERCADET
A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS
BY
HONORE DE BALZAC
Presented for the First Time in Paris At the Theatre du Gymnase-Dramatique August 24, 1851
PERSONS OF THE PLAY
Mercadet, a speculator Madame Mercadet, his wife Julie, their daughter Minard, clerk of Mercadet Verdelin, friend of Mercadet Goulard, creditor of Mercadet Pierquin, creditor of Mercadet Violette, creditor of Mercadet Mericourt, acquaintance of Mercadet De la Brive, suitor to Julie Justin, valet Therese, lady's maid Virginie, cook Various other creditors of Mercadet
SCENE: Paris, in the house of Mercadet
TIME: About 1845