Dramatis Personæ
Manly, of an honest, surly, nice humour, supposed first, in the time of the Dutch war, to have procured the command of a ship, out of honour, not interest; and choosing a sea-life only to avoid the world.
Freeman, Manly’s Lieutenant, a gentleman well educated, but of a broken fortune, a complier with the age.
Vernish, Manly’s bosom and only friend.
Novel, a pert railing Coxcomb, and an admirer of novelties, makes love to Olivia.
Major Oldfox, an old impertinent Fop, given to scribbling, makes love to the Widow Blackacre.
Lord Plausible, a ceremonious, supple, commending Coxcomb, in love with Olivia.
Jerry Blackacre, a true raw Squire, under age, and his mother’s government, bred to the law.
Lawyers, Knights of the Post, Bailiffs and Aldermen, a Bookseller’s Apprentice, a Foot-boy, Sailors, Waiters, and Attendants.
Olivia, Manly’s Mistress.
Fidelia, in love with Manly, and follows him to sea in man’s clothes.
Eliza, Cousin of Olivia.
Lettice, Olivia’s Woman.
Widow Blackacre, a petulant, litigious Widow, always in law, and Mother of Squire Jerry.
SCENE—London.