# Paul Beldi — ’Midst the Wild Carpathians character guide

> Paul Beldi in ’Midst the Wild Carpathians by Mór Jókai.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Beldi, Paul Beldi of Uzoni

**First appearance:** 0003-i-a-hunt-in-the-year-1666

## Who they are

A devoted husband and lord whose joy at returning to Bodola Castle is shattered by a sealed warning that Banfi's name cannot be kept from his life.

## Relationships

### [Denis Banfi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/characters/denis_banfi)

_rivalry_

Denis Banfi and Paul Beldi are political rivals, with Beldi often opposing Banfi's influence and methods.

### [Denis Banfi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/characters/denis_banfi)

_rivalry_

Denis Banfi and Paul Beldi are political rivals, with Beldi often opposing Banfi's influence and methods.

### [Denis Banfi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/characters/denis_banfi)

_rivalry_

Denis Banfi and Paul Beldi are political rivals, with Beldi often opposing Banfi's influence and methods.

## In the story

### [’Midst the Wild Carpathians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/midst-the-wild-carpathians)

Key noble involved in the power struggles, his loyalty is tested.

### [Book I: By Command of the Padishah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/book-i-by-command-of-the-padishah)

A noble who is warned of danger by Kucsuk Pasha and receives Teleki's visit, indicating his importance in the political landscape.

### [A Banquet with the Prince of Transylvania](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/iv-a-banquet-with-the-prince-of-transylvania)

Captain-General of the Szeklers, participates in the drinking challenge with calm composure.

### [V: Bodola](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/v-bodola)

Welcomes Kucsuk Pasha and agrees to protect his wife and son, showing his honor and hospitality.

### [The Diet of Karoly-Fehervár](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/vi-the-diet-of-karoly-feherv-r)

Captain-General of the Szeklers, bearing the mace in the procession; he rises to address the Assembly after Banfi's outburst.

### [VII: The Jus Ligatum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/vii-the-jus-ligatum)

Drawn into a quarrel with Banfi after Teleki plants jealousy in his heart, though he is not naturally quarrelsome.

### [Death for a Kiss](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/viii-death-for-a-kiss)

Torn by jealousy and political pressure, he reluctantly joins the league against Banfi.

### [X: The Sentence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/midst_the_wild_carpathians_se/chapters/x-the-sentence)

Attempts to protect Banfi by sending a warning to Bethlen Castle, but is overruled.

## Links

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