# Count Melun — King John character guide

> Count Melun in King John by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Melun, Melun Fly, The Count Melun

**First appearance:** 0018-act-v-scene-iv

## Who they are

A French nobleman who warns the English rebels of the Dauphin's treachery.

## In the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/chapters/act-v-scene-ii)

Present in the camp, instructed by Lewis to copy and keep the written oath.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/chapters/act-v-scene-iv)

Mortally wounded, he reveals Lewis's treachery and confesses out of love for Hubert and his English ancestry.

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_john_se/chapters/act-v-scene-v)

Reported slain; his persuasion had caused the English lords to defect back to King John.

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