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Persons Represented in the Play.
King Antigonus, an old Man with young desires.
Demetrius, Son to Antigonus, in love with Celia.
Seleucus, Lysimachus, Ptolomie, Three Kings equal sharers with
Antigonus of what Alexander had, with united powers opposing
Antigonus.
Leontius, a brave old merry Souldier, assistant to Demetrius.
Timon, Charinthus, Menippus, Servants to Antigonus, and his vices.
The Humourous Lieutenant.
Gentlemen, Friends and followers of Demetrius.
_3 Embassadors, from the three Kings.
Gentlemen-Ushers._
Grooms.
Citizens.
Physicians.
Herald.
Magician.
Souldiers.
Host.
Celia alias E[n]anthe, Daughter to Seleucus, Mistris to Demetrius.
Leucippe, a Bawd, Agent for the King's lust.
Ladies.
Citizens Wives.
Governesse to Celia.
A Country-Woman.
Phoebe, her Daughter.
2 Servants of the game.
The Scene Greece.
The principal Actors were,
Henry Condel.John Lowin.Richard Sharpe.Robert Benfeild.Joseph Taylor.William Eglestone.John Underwood.Thomas Polard.
Enter 2 Ushers, and Grooms with perfumes.
1 Usher. Round, round, perfume it round, quick, look yeDiligently the state be right, are these the richestCushions? Fie, fie, who waits i'th' wardrobe?
2 Ush. But pray tell me, do you think for certainThese Embassadours shall have this morning audience?
1 Ush. They shall have it: Lord that you live at CourtAnd understand not! I tell you they must have it.
2 Ush. Upon what necessity?
1 Ush. Still you are out of the trick of Court, sell your place,
Enter Ladies and Gentlemen.
And sow your grounds, you are not for this tillage.
Madams, the best way is the upper lodgings,
There you may see at ease.
Ladies. We thank you, Sir. [Ex. Ladies, Gent.
1 Ush. Would you have all these slighted? who should report then,
The Embassadors were handsome men? his beard
A neat one? the fire of his eyes quicker than lightning,
And when it breaks, as blasting? his legs, though little ones,
Yet movers of a mass of understanding?
Who shall commend their Cloaths? who shall take notice
Of the most wise behaviour of their Feathers?
Ye live a raw man here.
2 Ush. I think I do s