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The chief Elizabethan dramatists, excluding Shakespeare

Act 5 — THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE

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BY JOHN FLETCHER

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

De Gard, a noble staid Gentleman, that, being newly lighted from his travels, assists his sister Oriana in her chase of Mirabel the Wild-Goose. Acted by Mr. Robert Benfield.

La Castre, the indulgent father to Mirabel. Acted by Mr. Richard Robinson.

Mirabel the Wild-Goose, a travelled Monsieur, and great defier of all ladies in the way of marriage, otherwise their much loose servant, at last caught by the despised Oriana. Incomparably acted by Mr. Joseph Taylor.

Pinac, his fellow-traveller, of a lively spirit, and servant to the no less sprightly Lillia Bianca. Admirably well acted by Mr. Thomas Pollard.

Belleur, Companion to both, of a stout blunt humour, in love with Rosalura. Most naturally acted by Mr. John Lowin.

Nantolet, father to Rosalura and Lillia Bianca. Acted by Mr. William Penn.

Lugier, the rough and confident tutor to the ladies, and chief engine to entrap the Wild-Goose. Acted by Mr. Hilliard Swanston.

A Young [Man disguised as a] Factor. By Mr. John Hony-man.

[Gentlemen,] Foot-Boy, Singing-Boy, Two [Men disguised as] Merchants, Priest, Servants.

Oriana, the fair betrothed of Mirabel, and witty follower of the chase. Acted by Mr. Steph. Hammerton.

Rosalura, Lillia Bianca, the airy daughters of Nantolet. William Trigg, Sander Gough.

Petella, their servant. Mr. Shanck.

Mariana, an English Courtesan.

Four Women.

Scene.—Paris.

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