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Lorenzo is a fictional character in Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy. He plays the son of the Duke of Castile and brother to Don Andrea's wife, Bel-Imperia. Lorenzo plays the role of the villain throughout most of the play. After taking credit for the capturing Prince Balthazar, who is presumed to have dishonorably killed Don Andrea in battle, Lorenzo and Balthazar develop a friendship that leads to several deaths.

Role in Play
Lorenzo makes an appearance early in the play in Act I, Scene III, alongside Prince Balthazar and Horatio, best friend of Don Andrea. The King of Spain asks Horatio and Lorenzo who should be credited for the capture of Balthazar. Lorenzo instantly says "this hand first took his courser by the reins." Balthazar recognizes that both Lorenzo and Balthazar had a hand in his capture. However, he suggests that Lorenzo is less revenge, but the king decides to have them share the reward. The King says that the ransom of the prince will be given to Horatio and Lorenzo has the responsibility of taking care of Balthazar.

Lorenzo and Balthazar develop a close relationship. They essentially become partners in crime. During his captivity, Balthazar falls in love with Bel-Imperia, but she has no interest in Balthazar. Lorenzo desperately want his sister and Balthazar to be together. He is led to believe that Bel-Imperia is in love with someone else. In the second act, Lorenzo discovers that it is Horatio. He tells Balthazar:

Let's go my Lord, your staying stays revenge. Do you but follow me and gain your love. Her favor must be one by his remove.

Machiavellian Villain
Lorenzo is the quintessential Machiavellian villain, and is the cause for a great deal