Dramatis Personæ

The Merchant of Venice.

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The Duke of Venice.

The Prince of Morocco, suitor to Portia.

The Prince of Arragon, ” ”

Antonio, a merchant of Venice.

Bassanio, his friend, suitor likewise to Portia.

Salanio, friend to Antonio and Bassanio.

Salarino, ” ” ”

Gratiano, ” ” ”

Salerio, ” ” ”

Lorenzo, in love with Jessica.

Shylock, a rich Jew.

Tubal, a Jew, his friend.

Launcelot Gobbo, the clown, servant to Shylock.

Old Gobbo, father to Launcelot.

Leonardo, servant to Bassanio.

Balthasar, servant to Portia.

Stephano, ” ”

Portia, a rich heiress.

Nerissa, her waiting-maid.

Jessica, daughter to Shylock.

Magnificoes of Venice, Officers of the Court of Justice, Gaoler, Servants to Portia, and other Attendants.

Scene—Partly at Venice, and partly at Belmont, the seat of Portia, on the Continent.

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.