Duke of Milan, father to Silvia
  Valentine, Proteus, the two gentlemen
  Antonio, father to Proteus
  Thurio, a foolish rival to Valentine
  Eglamour, agent for Silvia in her escape
  Host, where Julia lodges in Milan
  Outlaws, with Valentine
  Speed, a clownish servant to Valentine
  Launce, the like to Proteus
  Panthino, servant to Antonio
  Julia beloved to Proteus
  Silvia, beloved of Valentine
  Lucetta, waiting-woman to Julia
  Servants, Musicians
  Scene: Verona; Milan; and a forest on the frontier of Mantua