Characters
- Duke
- Lord Governor
- Sebastian, contracted to Isabella
- Fernando, his friend
- Antonio, husband to Isabella
- Aberzanes, a gentleman, neither honest, wise, nor valiant
- Almachildes, a fantastical gentleman
- Gaspero and Germio,servants to Antonio
- Firestone, the clown and Hecate's son
- Boy
- Duchess
- Isabella, niece to the governor (and wife to Antonio)
- Francisca, Antonio’s sister
- Amoretta, the duchess's woman
- Florida, a courtesan
- An old woman
- Hecate, the chief witch
- Five other witches, including Stadlin, Hoppo, Puckle and Hellwain
- Malkin, a spirit like a cat
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