# Zermounzaid — The Indiscreet Jewels character guide

> Zermounzaid in The Indiscreet Jewels by Denis Diderot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the old frozen Sambuco, Dear Zermounzaid, The zealous Zermounzaid

**First appearance:** 0045-xliv-twenty-sixth-trial-of-the-ring

## Who they are

An old man whose toy speaks, revealing his zeal.

## Relationships

### [Mangogul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mangogul)

_professional_

Zermounzaid is a trusted vizier who advises Mangogul on matters of state and governance.

### [Mangogul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mangogul)

_professional_

Zermounzaid is a trusted vizier who advises Mangogul on matters of state and governance.

## In the story

### [XXI: Ninth Trial of the Ring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/chapters/xxi-ninth-trial-of-the-ring)

A colonel under Sambuco, who had an affair with Thelis and was killed in battle due to his distraction.

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