Selim

Cydalisa

Cydalisa and Selim are secret lovers, meeting clandestinely despite the constraints of court life.

Kanaglou

Kanaglou and Selim share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie, often supporting each other in court intrigues.

Erguebzed

Erguebzed sees Selim as a competitor for royal favor and frequently tries to discredit him.

Mirzoza

Mirzoza and Selim are close friends who confide in each other and offer mutual emotional support.

Fulvia

Fulvia is a passionate admirer of Selim, pursuing him with intense desire despite his other attachments.

Mirzoza

Mirzoza and Selim are close friends who confide in each other and offer mutual emotional support.

Kanaglou

Kanaglou and Selim share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie, often supporting each other in court intrigues.

Erguebzed

Erguebzed sees Selim as a competitor for royal favor and frequently tries to discredit him.

Erguebzed

Erguebzed sees Selim as a competitor for royal favor and frequently tries to discredit him.

Cydalisa

Cydalisa and Selim are secret lovers, meeting clandestinely despite the constraints of court life.

Kanaglou

Kanaglou and Selim share a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie, often supporting each other in court intrigues.

Cydalisa

Cydalisa and Selim are secret lovers, meeting clandestinely despite the constraints of court life.

XXVI: Mirzoza's Metaphysics

Raises an objection to Mirzoza's system, questioning its demonstration.

Was Mangogul in the Right?

Present at the debate, offers a balanced view on women's virtue, and is appointed judge of the wager.

Seventeenth Trial of the Ring

Mentioned by Mirzoza as one whose conversation she enjoys.

Conversation on Literature

Argues for modern writers, defends the value of genius and invention over strict adherence to ancient rules.

Twenty-First and Twenty-Second Trials of the Ring

Arrives with Bloculocus to judge the wager.

XXXIX: Dreams

Contributes two personal dreams that illustrate Bloculocus's theory.

The History of Selim's Travels

Narrates his European travels and amorous exploits to Mirzoza and Mangogul.

XLIII: Selim at Banza

Narrates his past amours, including his disguise as a widow in a convent and his cynical views on women.

XLIV: Twenty-Sixth Trial of the Ring

Mentioned as reposing with the favorite after the previous day's fatigues.

Cydalisa

Old courtier who narrates his love affair with Cydalisa and agrees to the ring test on Fulvia.

Twenty-Seventh Trial of the Ring: Fulvia

A sixty-year-old courtier, once confident in his relationship with Fulvia, now devastated by the ring's revelation of her infidelity. He initially plans to retire but is convinced to remain at court by Mirzoza and Mangogul.

Prodigious Events of the Reign of Kanaglou, Mangogul’s Grandfather

The old courtier and eyewitness to Kanaglou's reign, he narrates the enchantments and admits to having followed the fashionable follies of the time.

Twenty-Eighth Trial of the Ring

Recounts his past adventure with Olympia, and later suggests testing Zaide.

Platonic Love

Supports Mangogul's view on love and narrates the story of Hilas and Iphis.

Thirtieth and Last Trial of the Ring

Present with Mangogul and Mirzoza at the chapter's opening.