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King

This character is described as being "semi-barbaric" and having an implacable will.

Courtier

This character in the narrative is a young man who falls in love with a woman above his station.

Princess

This character falls in love with a man "with an ardor that had enough of barbarism in it to make it exceedingly warm and strong." After her father's discovery of her love affair, however, her lover is taken away and forced to go to the arena.

Lady

This character awaits behind one door in the arena. If the condemned chooses this door, he will be immediately wed to this character.

Priest

This character emerges from a door behind the ruler if the condemned should happen to choose the door that allows him to live.

Choristers and Dancing Maidens

These characters emerge from a door behind the ruler in celebration if the condemned should choose the...

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