# Count Veyhard Vjeshchovich — The Deluge character guide

> Count Veyhard Vjeshchovich in The Deluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Count Veyhard, Veyhard, Count, this Count Veyhard

**First appearance:** 0007-i

## Who they are

A German count and colonel in Swedish service, a cruel and effective commander.

## In the story

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Denounces the Polish people to Lisola, reveals plans to occupy Yasna Gora, and provokes Kmita's anguish.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xxxix)

Mentioned as the Swedish commander planning to attack Yasna Gora, though his intentions are doubted by the assembly.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xl)

Commands the Swedish forces; sends a letter demanding surrender and later orders the burning of buildings around Saint Barbara's church.

### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xli)

Urges Miller to attack Chenstohova, promises treasures, and dismisses Sadovski's warnings.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xlii)

Count Veyhard is present at the reading of the monks' letter and is blamed by Miller for instigating the siege.

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xlv)

Swedish officer present at the interrogation; comments on the difficulty of taking the fortress.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xlvi)

Swedish commander who proposes the ransom scheme to save face; clashed with Miller and Sadovski.

### [The Awakening of the Nation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_deluge_se/chapters/xlvii)

Mentioned as having told the emperor's envoy that the Polish nation lacks manhood and patriotism.

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