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Comus is a masque by John Milton in which two brothers and their sister, "the Lady," become lost in the woods. While alone, the Lady encounters Comus, an immoral character disguised as a villager, who deceives and imprisons her in his pleasure palace. Despite his attempts to tempt her, she remains virtuous. Ultimately, her brothers and the Attendant Spirit rescue her with the help of a water nymph, Sabrina. Sensitive topics include captivity and debates surrounding virtue and gender roles.