Dramatis Personae + 

Duke of Milan, father to Silvia + 

Valentine, Gentleman + 

Proteus, Gentleman + 

Antonio, father to Proteus + 

Thurio, a foolish rival to Valentine + 

Eglamour, agent for Silvia in her escape + 

Host, where Julia lodges + 

Outlaws, with Valentine + 

Speed, a clownish servant to Valentine + 

Launce, the like to Proteus + 

Panthino, servant to Antonio + 

Julia, beloved of Proteus + 

Silvia, beloved of Valentine + 

Lucetta, waiting-woman to Julia + 

Servants, musicians + 

Scene: Verona; Milan; the frontiers of Mantua. + 