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CAST OF CHARACTERS

Men

Foresight, an astrologer

Sir Sampson Plyant, a crusty old man

Valentine, his son, in love with Angelica

Ben, his younger son, a naval officer

Lord Froth, an exquisite gentleman

Scandal, Valentine’s friend

Maskwell, a villain, secretary to Foresight

Tattle, a beau valued for his secrecy

Women

Lady Foresight, an adulterous wife in love with Valentine

Angelica, a spirited and affected young woman, niece to Foresight

Mrs. Frail, sister to Foresight, a woman of the town

Prue, Foresight’s daughter by an earlier marriage

Nurse

Servant

The drama is set in London, circa 1699.