The Mourning Bride. William Congreve

And Nature miss'd, in vain he boasts his Art,

       For only Nature can affect the Heart.

       Then freely judge the Scenes that shall ensue,

       But as with Freedom, judge with Candour too.

       He wou'd not lose thro Prejudice his Cause;

       Nor wou'd obtain precariously Applause.

       Impartial Censure he requests from all,

       Prepar'd, by just Decrees to stand, or fall.

      Personæ Dramatis

      Men

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       MANUEL, the King of Granada.

       GONSALEZ, his Favourite.

       GARCIA, Son to Gonsalez.

       PEREZ, Captain of the Guards.

       ALONZO, an Officer, Creature to Gonsalez.

       OSMYN, a Noble Prisoner.

       HELI, a Prisoner, his Friend.

       SELIM, an Eunuch -

      Women

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       ALMERIA, the Princess of Granada.

       ZARA, a Captive Queen.

       LEONORA, chief Attendant on the Princess.

       Women, Eunuchs, and Mutes attending Zara. Guards, etc …

      The Scene GRANADA.