Don Pedro, Prince of Arragon.
Don John, his bastard Brother.
Claudio, a young Lord of Florence.
Benedick, a young Lord of Padua.
Leonato, Governor of Messina.
Antonio, his Brother.
Balthazar, Servant to Don Pedro.
Borachio, ) Followers of Don John.
Conrade, )
Dogberry, a Constable.
Verges, a Headborough.
Friar Francis.
A Sexton.
A Boy.

Hero, Daughter to Leonato.
Beatrice, Niece to Leonato.
Margaret, ) Gentlewomen attending on Hero.
Ursula, )


Messengers, Watch, Attendants, &c.

Scene. - Messina.