# Count De Villefort — The Mysteries of Udolpho character guide

> Count De Villefort in The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** De Villefort, the Count De Villefort, Count de Villefort

**First appearance:** 0034-xxxiii

## Who they are

A nobleman who befriends Emily and hosts her at his chateau.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxv)

Inherits Château-le-Blanc and resolves to spend autumn there, overriding his wife's protests.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Leads the family excursion and responds to the distress signals from the vessel.

### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxvii)

Hosts Emily at Château-le-Blanc, shows kindness, and learns of Du Pont's affection.

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

Offers Emily advice and assistance regarding her estates; reveals Valancourt's misconduct to Emily; acts protectively toward her.

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

Arranges the meeting, advises Emily against trusting Valancourt's repentance, and is seen as an obstacle by Valancourt.

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

Urges Emily to remain firm in her resolution, fearing Valancourt's entreaties will weaken her fortitude.

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

Acts as Emily's enlightened friend and protector, trying to soften her grief through companionship and distraction.

### [Chapter XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xliv)

Leads the party to the north apartments, discusses supernatural topics with guests, and later hears mysterious music and a voice at midnight.

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

Finds Emily in the woods, attempts to enter the north chambers, advises Emily on her grief, and encourages M. Du Pont's suit.

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

Determined to watch in the north apartments to solve the mystery of Ludovico's disappearance.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xlvii)

Returns home disturbed and plans to change residence; his bravery in spending a night in the haunted apartment is discussed by the nuns.

### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/l)

Leads his family and St. Foix through the Pyrenees, showing concern for safety and growing suspicion of the fort's inhabitants.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lii)

The Count sends a letter to Emily detailing their adventure and inviting her to Château-le-Blanc.

### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/liii)

Anxious to reach home after the Pyrenean adventure; he again pleads Du Pont's suit to Emily, despite her repeated rejections.

### [LIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/liv)

Realizes his error in believing the scandals about Valancourt and writes to invite him to Château-le-Blanc.

### [LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lvi)

The Count clears Valancourt's name, welcomes him, and entrusts Emily's future happiness to him.

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