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Beaumont and Fletcher's Works, Vol. 10 of 10

Chapter 25: NICE VALOUR. A Comedy.
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A curated volume presents a set of early modern dramatic works by two collaborators, offering tragedies, comedies, a masque, and linked moral entertainments. The plays stage conflicts over honor, sexual reputation, jealousy, and political power, often mixing serious moral dilemmas with satirical or farcical elements. Scenes alternate between forceful rhetorical passages and lively repartee, with stage directions and lyrical interludes punctuating the action. An editorial preface and appendix situate the texts and provide scholarly notes and variants. The collection showcases theatrical variety: intimate domestic disputes, courtly spectacle, and allegorical moralizations that probe human vanity, desire, and social reputation.


NICE VALOUR.
A Comedy.

The Persons represented in the Play.
Duke of Genova.
Shamont his Favourite, a superstitious lover of reputation.
A passionate Lord, the Duke's distracted kinsman.
A Soldier, brother to Shamont.
Lapet, the cowardly Monsieur of Nice Valour.
A Gallant of the same Temper.
Pultrot, Two Mushroom Courtiers.
Mombazon,
Two Brothers to the Lady, affecting the passionate Lord.
Four Courtiers.
Jester.
A Priest In a Masque.
Six Women
Galoshio, a Clown, such another try'd piece of Man's flesh.
WOMEN.
Lady, Sister to the Duke, Shamont's beloved.
Lapet's Wife.
A Lady, personating Cupid, Mistriss to the mad Lord.

The Scene Genova.