An 18th century scenario performed in London by an Italian troupe: Pantalon's daughters, Victoria and Diana, want to be married to Cintio and Silvio; but their father has other plans. Meanwhile, Pantalon's ex-servant Brighella vows to have revenge on his former master by seeing the girls wed to their desired lovers.
Dramatis Personae:
MEN
PANTALON Father to Diana and Victoria
BRIGHELLA his Servant expelled in Love with Argentina
SILVIO and CINTIO - Gentlemen in Love with Diana and Victoria
HARLEQUIN Servant to Silvio
DOCTOR BALANZONI Pantalon's Friend
Footmen
Turks
Dancers
WOMEN
DIANA and VICTORIA - Daughters to Pantalon in Love with Silvio and Cintio
ARGENTINA contrary to Brighella, in Love with Harlequin, afterwards Chambers maid to Pantalon's Daughters
Turkish Women
Dancers
The SCENE in the City of Turin