or
The Queen of Beauty
E. Stirling, Esq.
Adapted to the Cyberscreen
by
Olivia Peyton
Charles IX
Mantua, the Sable Mask
Count de Joyeuse
Baron d'Eperon
Captain Larchant, of the Archer Guard
Lord Rector of Paris
Chicot, Jester to the King
Cosmo Ruggeris, an Astrologer
Cravanga, an Assassin
Andreani, Valet to Mantua
Catherine de Medicis, Dowager Queen of France
Marguerite de Valois (Margot)
Esclairmonde, Princess of Condé
Genevra, a Geloso
Scholars, Lords, Ladies, Pages, Guards, Citizens, &c.
First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, London, November 18th, 1839.
Time of Representation, 1 hour 47 minutes.
Crichton - Black velvet shape, white satin shirt, rich cloak to match, white silk pantaloons, black velvet hat, white feathers.
Charles IX- Rich crimson robe, green shirt, crimson hat and feathers, crimson pantaloons, white shoes, coronet.
Joyeuse - Gold tissue shirt, black velvet robe, blue pantaloons, shoes, hat and feathers.
D'Eperon - Green tunic, black velvet embroidered robe, white pantaloons and shoes, hat and feathers.
Larchant - Amber cloth tunic, blue robe, red sash, white pantaloons, shoes, hat and feathers.
Rector - Scarlet long gown, amply trimmed with fur, black trunks, black trencher cap.
Chicot - Black and amber Motley dress, cap to match.
Cravanga - Green tunic, black robe, slouched hat.
Andreani - Red damask tunic, blue pantaloons, hat to match tunic.
Lords of the Court - White satin tunics, crimson robes, puce velvet tunics and black robes, black hats and feathers.
Guards, Archers, Pages and Mob - According to the costume of the time.
Catherine - Black velvet train dress, richly embroidered with gold and ermine, head dress ą la Catherine de Medicis.
Margot - Crimson satin robe embroidered with gold, coronet head dress.
Esclairmonde - Violet colored silk skirt, ermine bodice and light blue velvet petticoat, velvet sleeves of same.
Genevra - Black velvet tunic and trunks, white silk stockings, black hat and feather. Second dress - Plain white muslin.
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