# De Guiche — The Vicomte de Bragelonne character guide > De Guiche in The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Comte de Guiche, M. de Guiche, Guiche **First appearance:** 0216-211-the-patterns ## Snapshot A nobleman torn between friendship and forbidden love, de Guiche burns for Madame while defending the absent Raoul's honor. ## Who they are The Comte de Guiche is Raoul's loyal friend and Madame Henrietta's hopeless admirer, caught between the code of honor he owes his comrade and the passion he cannot master. In his tense exchanges with de Wardes, he parries every insinuation about Madame while privately sweating through his own secrets. He matters because his divided heart makes him the novel's most sympathetic witness to the court's corruption, a man who sees the trap closing and cannot step free. ## Relationships ### [Henrietta of England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/henrietta_of_england) _romantic_ De Guiche is hopelessly in love with Henrietta, engaging in a passionate but doomed affair that brings scandal to the court. ### [Henrietta of England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/henrietta_of_england) _romantic_ De Guiche is hopelessly in love with Henrietta, engaging in a passionate but doomed affair that brings scandal to the court. ### [Henrietta of England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/henrietta_of_england) _romantic_ De Guiche is hopelessly in love with Henrietta, engaging in a passionate but doomed affair that brings scandal to the court. ## In the story ### [Mazarin's Gaming Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/39-mazarin-s-gaming-party) Relates the adventures of Charles II; is sent by Mazarin to take his place at cards. ### [An Affair of State](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/40-an-affair-of-state) Wins a large sum of money at cards, which Mazarin notices and comments on. ### [In Which Mazarin Becomes Prodigal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/42-in-which-mazarin-becomes-prodigal) Mentioned as having raised the pile of gold crowns through a run of luck at play. ### [Malicorne and Manicamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/79-malicorne-and-manicamp) Friend of Monsieur and patron of Manicamp, through whom Malicorne hopes to secure a position. ### [Manicamp and Malicorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/80-manicamp-and-malicorne) Referenced as the source of influence for obtaining commissions; Manicamp writes orders for Malicorne to deliver to him. ### [The Courtyard of the Hôtel Grammont](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/81-the-courtyard-of-the-h-tel-grammont) Hosts the gathering in the courtyard, inspects horses, agrees to help Malicorne obtain a post. ### [The Portrait of Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/82-the-portrait-of-madame) Mediates between de Wardes and Raoul, then visits Monsieur to request a maid of honor appointment for Louise de La Vallière. ### [Le Havre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/83-le-havre) Leads the French party, recognizes Manicamp, and defuses a quarrel between de Wardes and Bragelonne. ### [At Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/84-at-sea) Asserts his role as the representative of France, takes the place beside Madame Henrietta at dinner, and later volunteers to brave the sea to reach the ships. ### [The Tents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/85-the-tents) Arrives to address the conflict, supplies the tent plans, and later embraces Buckingham after the reconciliation. ### [Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/86-night) Visibly agitated and distressed, he confesses his suffering to Raoul and is caught gazing ardently at Madame's window. ### [From Le Havre to Paris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/87-from-le-havre-to-paris) Is taunted by de Wardes about his feelings for the princess, but is drawn away by her call. ### [An Account of What the Chevalier de Lorraine Thought of Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/88-an-account-of-what-the-chevalier-de-lorraine-thought-of-madame) Comte de Guiche is one of Madame's admirers; he is embarrassed when questioned about his opinion of her and later competes with Buckingham in extravagant spending. ### [The Surprise of Madame de Montalais](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/89-the-surprise-of-madame-de-montalais) Visibly dejected during the ceremony; later tries to moderate the gossip about the maids of honor. ### [King Louis XIV Does Not Think Mademoiselle de La Vallière Either Rich Enough or Pretty Enough for a Gentleman of the Rank of the Vicomte de Bragelonne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/93-king-louis-xiv-does-not-think-mademoiselle-de-la-valli-re-either-rich-enough-or-pretty-enough-for-a-gentleman-of-the-rank-of-the-vicomte-de-bragelonne) Sends an urgent note to Raoul requesting his immediate presence for an affair requiring attention. ### [Sword-Thrusts in the Water](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/94-sword-thrusts-in-the-water) Confesses his consuming jealousy of Buckingham and his determination to challenge him, having already sent a letter. ### [Sword-Thrusts in the Water (Concluded)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/95-sword-thrusts-in-the-water-concluded) Present among the witnesses to the confrontation. ### [The King's Card-Table](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/97-the-king-s-card-table) De Guiche is inseparable from Buckingham and converses with him about the projected voyage, while showing extravagant delight in Madame's success. ### [105: Threefold Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/105-threefold-love) Deeply attentive to Madame, selecting jewels and spending time with her, provoking Monsieur's jealousy. ### [M. de Lorraine's Jealousy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/106-m-de-lorraine-s-jealousy) Arranges a musical performance for Madame via the ladies' staircase, unaware of the chevalier's plot. ### [Monsieur Is Jealous of Guiche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/107-monsieur-is-jealous-of-guiche) Dancing with Madame and kneeling before her; he boldly responds to Monsieur's reproach. ### [The Mediator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/108-the-mediator) Mentioned as having been associated with Madame; retires to his own room out of apprehension. ### [The Advisers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/109-the-advisers) Receives conflicting advice from the Chevalier de Lorraine and Raoul; is publicly banished by the king to his estates. ### [The Bath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/111-the-bath) Mentioned as an object of pity among the courtiers, suggesting his romantic disappointment. ### [The Butterfly-Chase](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/112-the-butterfly-chase) Mentioned as one of the men Monsieur is jealous of. ### [The Ballet of the Seasons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/114-the-ballet-of-the-seasons) Returns unexpectedly to perform as Autumn in the ballet, showing courage and flattery; his presence astonishes the king and stirs Madame's emotions. ### [The Nymphs of the Park of Fontainebleau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/115-the-nymphs-of-the-park-of-fontainebleau) Mortified by Madame's public disdain, he flees the theater, then returns and speaks with La Vallière. ### [What Was Said Under the Royal Oak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/116-what-was-said-under-the-royal-oak) Mentioned as being devoted to Madame; his feelings and the nature of his love are debated by the young women. ### [In Which Madame Acquires a Proof That Listeners Hear What Is Said](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/120-in-which-madame-acquires-a-proof-that-listeners-hear-what-is-said) Confesses his love for Madame to Raoul, expressing despair and a willingness to die for his passion. He rejects Madame's offer of friendship, insisting on love. ### [Aramis's Correspondence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/121-aramis-s-correspondence) His affairs are suddenly set right; Raoul withdraws to avoid interrupting an explanation. ### [The Orderly Clerk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/122-the-orderly-clerk) Mentioned in the context of court gossip about his love for Madame. ### [Fontainebleau at Two O'Clock in the Morning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/123-fontainebleau-at-two-o-clock-in-the-morning) Found by Saint-Aignan standing motionless in the garden, gazing at Madame's window; deflected questions about Tonnay-Charente. ### [The Labyrinth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/124-the-labyrinth) Mentioned as having left suddenly and disappeared at Fontainebleau; Montalais reports he was well received by the king and court. ### [How Malicorne Had Been Turned Out of the Hotel of the Beau Paon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/125-how-malicorne-had-been-turned-out-of-the-hotel-of-the-beau-paon) Mentioned as being in love with Madame and now 'completely turned off.' ### [What Actually Occurred at the Inn Called the Beau Paon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/126-what-actually-occurred-at-the-inn-called-the-beau-paon) Mentioned as someone Manicamp is looking for, but not present in the chapter. ### [Happy as a Prince](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/130-happy-as-a-prince) Uneasy with the prince's talk of conjugal affection, he tries to deflect and is warned by Manicamp to be cautious. He later accepts the prince's command to attend Madame's card party. ### [Story of a Dryad and a Naiad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/131-story-of-a-dryad-and-a-naiad) Attends the reception, following Monsieur; he is the recipient of Madame's meaningful looks. ### [Conclusion of the Story of a Naiad and of a Dryad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/132-conclusion-of-the-story-of-a-naiad-and-of-a-dryad) De Guiche expresses sympathy for the shepherds Tyrcis and Amyntas, speaking of love's sweetness and loss. ### [Royal Psychology](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/133-royal-psychology) Mentioned indirectly as part of the courtly intrigues surrounding Madame and the king. ### [Something That Neither Naiad nor Dryad Foresaw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/134-something-that-neither-naiad-nor-dryad-foresaw) Mistakenly referred to as Saint-Aignan in the excerpt; he hides behind the tapestry and later assists the king in comforting Louise. ### [The Lottery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/140-the-lottery) Observes Madame's distress and abruptly leaves the assembly. ### [Madame and de Guiche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/150-madame-and-de-guiche) Writes a letter to Madame, confronts her about the king's behavior, and ultimately professes his love and devotion. ### [Montalais and Malicorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/151-montalais-and-malicorne) Flees Madame's presence in agitation; receives a letter from Raoul; summons Malicorne for information. ### [How de Wardes Was Received at Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/152-how-de-wardes-was-received-at-court) Defends La Vallière's honor against de Wardes's insinuations; challenges de Wardes to a duel and presses for immediate satisfaction. ### [The Combat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/153-the-combat) Fights a duel with de Wardes, is wounded but survives, and confirms the combat was fair. ### [The King's Supper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/154-the-king-s-supper) Mentioned as one of the guests at the supper, though not directly involved in the dialogue. ### [After Supper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/155-after-supper) Reported to have been wounded with a shattered hand and a hole in his breast; the circumstances are suspicious. ### [Showing in What Way d’Artagnan Discharged the Mission with Which the King Had Entrusted Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/156-showing-in-what-way-d-artagnan-discharged-the-mission-with-which-the-king-had-entrusted-him) Identified as the wounded duelist; suffered a hand injury and a chest wound, fell from his horse, and was carried away by two friends. ### [The Encounter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/157-the-encounter) The subject of the inquiry; reported to have been wounded in a hunting accident that the king suspects was a duel. ### [The Physician](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/158-the-physician) De Guiche is the wounded duelist, revealed by Valot to have been shot by a pistol bullet, not a boar. ### [Wherein d’Artagnan Perceives That It Was He Who Was Mistaken, and Manicamp Who Was Right](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/159-wherein-d-artagnan-perceives-that-it-was-he-who-was-mistaken-and-manicamp-who-was-right) Referenced as the defender of La Vallière's honor who fought a duel. ### [Showing the Advantage of Having Two Strings to One’s Bow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/160-showing-the-advantage-of-having-two-strings-to-one-s-bow) Dangerously wounded in the duel with de Wardes; his hand is shattered and he has a bullet in his breast. ### [M. Malicorne the Keeper of the Records of France](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/161-m-malicorne-the-keeper-of-the-records-of-france) Lying wounded in bed, feverish and delirious, visited by Madame Henrietta. ### [Triumfeminate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/163-triumfeminate) One of the duelists; wounded in the duel over La Vallière, defended by Madame in the conversation. ### [Despair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/165-despair) Mentioned in La Vallière's delirium as one of the figures of her friends contending with enemies. ### [The Ambassadors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/168-the-ambassadors) Mentioned as Saint-Aignan's interlocutor in the conversation about La Vallière; not directly present in the chapter. ### [Which Treats of Carpentry Operations, and Furnishes Details Upon the Mode of Constructing Staircases](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/173-which-treats-of-carpentry-operations-and-furnishes-details-upon-the-mode-of-constructing-staircases) His rooms are referenced as the model for the plan. ### [The Promenade by Torchlight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/174-the-promenade-by-torchlight) Mentioned as part of the group of officers; Montalais feigns her injury near him. ### [The Apparition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/175-the-apparition) Mentioned as the presumed occupant of the rooms below, but corrected to Saint-Aignan. ### [The Portrait](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/176-the-portrait) Mistakenly identified as Saint-Aignan in the excerpt; actually Saint-Aignan is the host and confidant. ### [Hampton Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/177-hampton-court) Raoul's friend who wrote a letter saying he is wounded and ill, urging Raoul to return to France. ### [Saint-Aignan Follows Malicorne’s Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/179-saint-aignan-follows-malicorne-s-advice) Mentioned as part of the court circle, but not directly active in this chapter. ### [In Which the Author Thinks It Is High Time to Return to the Vicomte de Bragelonne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/190-in-which-the-author-thinks-it-is-high-time-to-return-to-the-vicomte-de-bragelonne) Recovering from wounds, he warns Raoul indirectly about the king's interest in Louise. ### [Two Jealousies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/192-two-jealousies) Mentioned as Raoul's friend who was wounded but is recovering; he refrained from telling Raoul the truth. ### [A Domiciliary Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/193-a-domiciliary-visit) Mentioned by Henrietta as an exception among Raoul's friends for his courage. ### [The Change of Residence, the Trapdoor, and the Portrait](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/195-the-change-of-residence-the-trapdoor-and-the-portrait) Mentioned as a possible author of the mysterious note, but not directly present. ### [Rivals in Politics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/196-rivals-in-politics) Mentioned indirectly as part of the promenade's poetical effusions. ### [Heu! Miser!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/200-heu-miser) Referenced in Raoul's thoughts as someone who advised him about the king's affection. ### [What Took Place at the Louvre During the Supper at the Bastille](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/204-what-took-place-at-the-louvre-during-the-supper-at-the-bastille) Mentioned in the context of Saint-Aignan's report about the young engaged couple and their vows. ### [235: Preparations for Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/235-preparations-for-departure) Raoul's friend; Raoul warns him of plots against Louise and asks him to protect her. ### [How the King, Louis XIV, Played His Little Part](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/246-how-the-king-louis-xiv-played-his-little-part) Mentioned as one of the courtiers in the corridor, though not directly involved in the action. ### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/chapters/endnotes) Noted that he would not return to court until 1671. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters/de_guiche - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_vicomte_de_bragelonne_se/characters