This play was entered on the stationers' books in 1607, and was sometimes called The Loyal Brother. There are two quarto editions of it, one dated 1607 and one 1608, and from the care with which the text is printed it is probable that the author revised the proofs. The play has several times been reprinted. Tourneur's plots have no known source.

DRAMATIS PERSONÆ.

The Duke.

Lussurioso, the Duke's Son.

Spurio, a Bastard.

Ambitioso, the Duchess' Eldest Son.

Supervacuo, the Duchess' Second Son.

The Duchess' Youngest Son.

Vendice, disguised as Piato,
Hippolito, also called Carlo,
Brothers of Castiza.

Antonio,
Piero,
Dondolo,
Nobles.

Judges, Nobles, Gentlemen, Officers, Keeper, Servants.

The Duchess.

Castiza.

Gratiana, Mother of Castiza.

SCENE—A City of Italy.