MERCADET
A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS

BY

HONORE DE BALZAC



Presented for the First Time in Paris
At the Theatre du Gymnase-Dramatique
August 24, 1851



PERSONS OF THE PLAY

Mercadet, a speculator
Madame Mercadet, his wife
Julie, their daughter
Minard, clerk of Mercadet
Verdelin, friend of Mercadet
Goulard, creditor of Mercadet
Pierquin, creditor of Mercadet
Violette, creditor of Mercadet
Mericourt, acquaintance of Mercadet
De la Brive, suitor to Julie
Justin, valet
Therese, lady's maid
Virginie, cook