Duke of Venice.

Prince of Morocco,)
Prince of Arragon,) Suitors to Portia.

Antonio, a Merchant of Venice.
Bassanio, his Friend.

Gratiano,)
Salanio, ) Friends to Antonio and Bassanio.
Salarino,)
Salerio, )

Lorenzo, in love with Jessica.
Shylock, a rich Jew.
Tubal, a Jew, his Friend.
Launcelot Gobbo, a Clown, Servant to Shylock.
Old Gobbo, Father to Launcelot.
Leonardo, Servant to Bassanio.

Balthazar,) Servants to Portia.
Stepahano,)

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.