"Hamlet”—Prince of Denmark, tragedy by Shakespeare, 274-278, 341.
Hamlet-Son of Shakespeare, 58.

Hathaway, Anne-Shakespeare's wife, 58.

Hazlitt-English literary critic, his remarks on Shakespeare's versatility, 340.
Helena-Principal female character in "All's Well that Ends Well," 143~
156, 275.

Helena-Young Athenian woman, in “A Midsummer Night's Dreamn,” 157.
Henry II.-King of England, father of Richard the Lion-hearted, Geoffrey,
and John, 213.

Henry IV.-King of France, 122.

"Henry VI."-Drama by Shakespeare in Three Parts, 99–121, 208.

Henry VIII."-Drama by Shakespeare, 211, 347-368.

Henry VIII.-King of England, 4-6, 18, 19, 29-31.

Hereford, Earl of—Henry IV., first king of England belonging to the House
of Lancaster, formerly Bolingbroke, 209–210.

Hermia-Daughter of Egeus, in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 157–158.
Hermione-In "A Winter's Tale," 303-305, 308-Comparison with Imogen,
329.

Hero-Daughter of Leonato. "Much Ado about Nothing," 231–234.
Hippolyta-Queen of the Amazons, wife of Theseus. "Midsummer Night's

Dream," 157.

Holinshed-His Chronicle furnishes material for Shakespeare's "King Lear,"

287.

Homer-Epic poet of Greece, 20.

Horace-Roman poet, 20.

Hortensio Unsuccessful suitor to Bianca. "Taming of the Shrew," 133.
Humanists-Protectors in Germany and Holland of classic literature in the
sixteenth century, 16.

Huss, John-Bohemian reformer, 17.

Jachimo-Roman, in "Cymbeline,” 318–325, 330, 335, 337–340.

Iago-Othello's ensign, 84, 380, 383.

Illyria, Duke of-In "Twelfth Night," 227-230.

Imogen-Daughter of Cymbeline, 150, 310-340.

Isabella-Of Castile, 347.

Isabella-Principal female character in "Measure for Measure," 181, 297-302,

315-Compared with Helena, 144.

Italy-Brilliant development of art in, in the sixteenth century, 17.

James II.-Last Stuart on the throne of England, 7.

Jameson, Mrs., 159, 181, 270, 275, 346.

Jaques-Second son of Sir Roland de Bois.

"As You Like It," 224.

Jessica-Shylock's daughter. "Merchant of Venice," 187, 190–192, 198.
"John "- King of England, tragedy of Shakespeare of that name, 210–222.
John, Don-Brother to the Prince of Arragon. "Much Ado About Nothing,"
233.

Johnson, Dr., 146.

Jourdan-Author of a book concerning adventures at sea, the source of

Shakespeare's "Tempest," 342.

Judith-Shakespeare's daughter, 58.

Julia-Beloved of Proteus. "Two Gentlemen of Verona,” 138–140.
Juliet, Capulet "Romeo and Juliet,” 150, 159–181, 275, 277, 315, 346.

Kate-Wife of Percy (called Hotspur), in “Henry IV.,” 251, 253.
Katharina-The Shrew. "Taming of the Shrew," 130–133.

Katharine-Court lady of the Princess of France. "Love's Labour Lost," 141.
Kent-Faithful servant of King Lear, 287, 295.

King of France-Husband of Cordelia in “King Lear,” 290, 293.
King of France-In "All's Well that Ends Well," cured by Helena, 151.
Kreyssig-Celebrated commentator of Shakespeare, 36, 64.

Kyd-Tragic poet, author of the "Spanish Tragedy," 44, 45, 84.

Laertes-Brother of Ophelia, 291 (footnote).

Lancaster-John of Gaunt, Duke of, uncle of Richard II., speech of, in
praise of England, 10-Father of Bolingbroke, 208-209.

Lavinia-Daughter of Titus Andronicus, 31, 82, 84, 87-89.
Lawrence-Friar, in "Romeo and Juliet," 167-169, 173-180.
"Lear"-King of England, tragedy by Shakespeare, 286–297.
Leicester, Earl of—Maintains a company of actors, 33.

Leonato-Governor of Messina, father of Hero. "Much Ado About Nothing,"
231-232.

Leonatus Posthumus-Adopted son of Cymbeline, husband of Imogen, 314-340.
Leonine-Servant of Dionyza, in "Pericles," charged to murder Marina, 91, 92.
Leontes-King of Sicily, in "A Winter's Tale," 303-306-Compared with
Posthumus, 326.

Lessing-German dramatic author, 3, 159.

Lilly, John-Dramatic court poet, his works, 40.

Livy-Roman historian, 20-Source of "Lucretia," 69.

Lorenzo-Young Venetian, carries off Jessica. "The Merchant of Venice,"
187, 190-192, 198.

Louis XI-King of France, takes part in the English Wars of the Roses,
110, III.

Louis--Dauphin of France, afterwards Louis VIII., husband of Blanche of
Castile, 221.

Louis XIV.-Literature of his period, 29.

"Love's Labour Lost"-Comedy by Shakespeare, 140-143.

Lucentio-Suitor to Bianca. "Taming of the Shrew," 130-133.
Lucetta-Chamber-maid to Julia. "Two Gentlemen of Verona," 139.

Luciana-Sister of Adriana. "Comedy of Errors," 124-129.

Lucius-Roman general. "Cymbeline," 334-339.

Lucretia-Narrative poem of Shakespeare, 69–77.

Lucretius Spurius—Father of Lucretia, 71.

Lucy, Sir Thomas-Gentleman in whose park Shakespeare is said to have
gone poaching, 57.

Lychorida-Nurse to Marina. "Pericles," 91.

Lysimachus-Ruler of the city of Mitylene. "Pericles,” 91, 96.

Macaulay-English historian, his judgment regarding the position of authors
under the Tudors, 13.

Macbeth-Scottish general, afterwards king, tragedy of the same name by
Shakespeare, 258–274.

Macbeth, Lady, 258–274.

Macduff-Scottish noble, in “Macbeth," 274.

Macduff, Lady-In “Macbeth,” 270, 274.

Magistrates of London-Their enmity to the stage and rules against it, 33, 34.
Maid of Orleans-A caricature, 82, 100.

Malcolm-Eldest son of King Duncan of Scotland. "Macbeth," 262, 272.
Mamillius-Son of Hermione. "A Winter's Tale," 304.

Margaret—Queen of England, wife of Henry VI., 100–116.

"Maria Stuart "-Tragedy by Schiller-Extract regarding the religious
changes in England, 5, 6.

Maria-Court lady of the l'rincess of France. "Love's Labour Lost," 141.
Mariana-Betrothed to Angeio. "Measure for Measure," 299-302.
Marina-Daughter of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 82, 90–99.

Marlowe, Christopher, 81, 84, 85-His tragedies, “Tamerlane,” 44;
Jew of Malta," 45; and "Dr. Faustus," 45-49.

Mathilde-Duchess of Brittany, wife of Conan III., 212.
"Measure for Measure"-Drama by Shakespeare, 297–302.
"Merchant of Venice"-Play by Shakespeare, 181-202.

Mercutio-Romeo's friend, his death, 170.

Merry Wives of Windsor "-Comedy by Shakespeare, 222, 223.
"Midsummer Night's Dream"-Drama by Shakespeare, 156-159.

Milan, Duke of-"Two Gentlemen of Verona," 137, 139.

Milford Haven-Seaport in Wales.

"Cymbeline," 327.

Miranda-Daughter of Prospero. "The Tempest," 160, 340-346.
Monk-In "Much Ado About Nothing," 233, 234.

"The

Monmouth-Geoffrey of, relates the story of King Lear and his daughters,

286.

Montagu-House of, in Verona.

"Romeo and Juliet," 160.

Moralities-Plays acted in churches, with allegorical characters, in the Middle

Ages, 27, 39.

Morocco, Prince of-Unsuccessful suitor to Portia. "Merchant of Venice,"
184, 187, 188.

"Much Ado About Nothing"-Comedy by Shakespeare, 230–234.

Mysteries-Dramas, generally on sacred subjects connected with the Church,
popular in the Middle Ages, 26-27.

Navarre, King of "Love's Labour Lost," 141-142.

Nerissa-Servant to Portia, in "The Merchant of Venice," 183, 184, 190, 192.
Nicolai-Composer of the opera Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor (“Merry

Wives of Windsor "), 222.

Norfolk, Duke of-In "Henry VIII.," 353.

Nurse-In "Romeo and Juliet," 167, 168, 172, 173, 176.

Oberon-King of the fairies.

"Midsummer Night's Dream," 156.

Octavia-Sister of Octavius Cæsar. "Antony and Cleopatra," 257, 258.

Olivia-Beloved of Duke Orsino. "Twelfth Night," 227-230.

Oliver-Eldest son of Sir Roland de Bois.

Ophelia "Hamlet," 274-278.

Orlando-Third son of Sir Roland de Bois.

Orsino-Duke of Illyria.

"As You Like It," 224-226.

"As You Like It," 224, 227.

"Twelfth Night," 228–230.

"Othello"-Tragedy by Shakespeare, 278-286-The Moor of Venice compared
with Leonatus Posthumus, 326.

Ovid-Roman poet from whom Shakespeare took material of "Venus and
Adonis," 67.

Oxford, Earl of-Patron of literature, 76.

Padua A city in Italy, 131.

Paris, Count-Suitor to Juliet, 162, 174—His death, 180.

Paulina-"A Winter's Tale," 304-308.

Percy-English nobleman, rebels against King Henry IV., 251, 253.
Perdita-Daughter of Hermione. "A Winter's Tale," 160, 305-308.

Pericles-His period, 17.

"Pericles"-Prince of Tyre, drama by Shakespeare, 89–99.

Perillus-The "Kent" of Shakespeare in the older tragedy of “King Lear,"
289.

Petruchio---Tamer of the Shrew, 131, 132.

Philip Augustus-King of France, 217.

Philip II.-King of Spain, husband of Queen Mary of England, 6.
Pisanio-Servant to Leonatus Posthumus. "Cymbeline," 317, 323, 324, 340.

Pistol-Boaster in Shakespeare's "Henry IV.," 49.

Plautus-Roman dramatic poet, 29, 42, 122.

Polixenes-King of Bohemia. "A Winter's Tale," 303.

Polonius-Father of Ophelia.

"Hamlet," 277, 341.

Pontorson-Frontier town in Brittany, 215.

Portia-Principal female character in "The Merchant of Venice," 160, 181.

Portia-Wife of Brutus. "Julius Cæsar," 251-254.

Preston-Author of the tragedy of "Cambyses," 39.

Prometheus-"Creator of men and stealer of fire,” xi.

Prospero-Banished Duke of Milan, in "The Tempest," 343-346.

Proteus-Young gentleman of Verona, 138–140.

Puck-An elf.

"Midsummer Night's Dream," 156-158.

Puritans, 18, 33, 55.

“Pyramus and Thisbe"-Burlesque play performed at the wedding of Theseus
and Hippolyta by Athenian workmen. "Midsummer Night's Dream," 159.

Queen of England-Wife of Richard II., 209.

Reformation-Starting-point of modern history, 17-19.
Regan-Daughter of King Lear, 287-291, 294, 295.

Richard, Edward-Author of " Damon and Pythias," 40.

"Richard II."-King of England, tragedy by Shakespeare, 208–210.
“Richard III.”—King of England, tragedy by Shakespeare, 84, 116, 117, 120,
I21, 202-208.

Richard the Lion-hearted-King of England. "King John," 214, 215.
Richmond-Leader of the rebellion against Richard III., afterwards King
Henry the Seventh, 207, 208.

Roland de Bois, Sir-In "As You Like It," 224.

Roman Tragedies, 238-258.

"Romeo and Juliet"-Tragedy by Shakespeare, 159-181.

Romeo Montagu-"Romeo and Juliet," 160-181.
Rosalind-Daughter of banished Duke.

"As You Like It," 160, 225-227.

"All's Well that Ends Well,"

Roussillon, Countess of-Bertram's mother.

147-152.

Rutland-Youngest son of Duke Richard of York, 109.

Sackville-Author of "Ferrex and Porrex," 29.

Saladin-Sultan of Egypt, 215.

Salerio-A merchant, friend to Antonio.

"Merchant of Venice," 190.

Saturninus-Roman Emperor. "Titus Andronicus,” 87, 88.

Schiller-The extravagance of his "Robbers a reaction against the severe
rule of the "Karlschule," 83, 84.

Sea Captain-"Twelfth Night," 228..

Sebastian-Viola's brother. "Twelfth Night," 228-230.

Shakespeare, William-His knowledge of woman's heart, x., 204-His position
as to Idealism and Realism, xi.-His ground idea in "The Merchant of
Venice," xiii.-Method of collecting his material, xiv., 45-Extreme in his
judgments, xv.-Iis copyrights in his works, xv.-His relation to his
forerunners and their works, 2-His life, 53-His family, 57-His father,
58-His education, 58-Decline of his family, 58-History of his youth,
57-Youthful pranks, 57-Early marriage, 58-Passionate youth, 58—
Goes to London, 60-Stories about how he earned his living, 61-Part
owner of Blackfriars Theatre, 61-Chronology of his works, 62-Capability
as an actor, 63 Material success, 63-His quiet, respectable life in age,
63-Goes back to Stratford, 63-His death, 63—His will, 63-His monu-
ment, 63-His epitaph, 64-His authorship of "Titus Andronicus," 83, 89
-Creator of Marina in "Pericles," 90--Authorship of "Henry VI.," 99—