THE COACHMAN, thirty-five years. A fop, he lets only his moustache grow; rude and positive.
THE OLD COOK, forty-five years, with bristly hair, unshaven, bloated yellowish face, and trembling hands, in a ragged Nanking spring overcoat. dirty pantaloons, and torn shoes; he is hoarse. He utters his words as if he had first to overcome an obstacle.
THE COOK, a gossip; she is discontented, about thirty years old.
THE STEWARD, a retired soldier.
TANIA, chambermaid, nineteen years old, an energetic, strong, jolly girl, with quickly changing moods. In moments of powerful joyous excitement, she squeals.
FIRST PEASANT, sixty years, formerly alderman of the town; thinks he knows how to associate with gentlemen, and likės to hear himself talk.
SECOND PEASANT, forty-five years, proprietor, rude and downright, a man of few words. Semion's father.
THIRD PEASANT, seventy years, in bast shoes, nervous, restless, always in a hurry, shy; he tries to drown his shyness by words.
FIRST FOOTMAN of the Duchess. An old man of the old type, with the vanity of his class.
SECOND FOOTMAN, a healthy, coarse giant.
A PARCEL CARRIER. In blue jacket, with clean, ruddy face. He talks with decision, impressively and distinctly.
The action takes place at the capital in the house of the Svesdinzeffs.
