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From "The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom — Complete" by Smollett, T. (Tobias)
Don Diego de Zelos
A noble Castilian who suffers great misfortune and seeks to restore his honour.
Core Belief
"Honour, family, and religious faith are paramount, and one must always strive to uphold them, even in the face of adversity."
Worldview
Don Diego sees the world as a place of both great beauty and great suffering. He believes in the importance of upholding moral principles and in seeking redemption through penitence and good works.
Personality
Don Diego is proud, honorable, and deeply affected by his misfortunes. He is driven by a strong sense of duty and a desire to restore his family's reputation. Though initially consumed by revenge, he ultimately embraces forgiveness and piety.
In Their Own Words
"Sacred powers! does Don Diego live to make this recapitulation? I have done my duty; but ah! I am haunted by the furies of remorse; I am tortured with the incessant stings of remembrance and regret"
"Signior, is there any singularity in my appearance? or, do you recollect the features of Don Diego de Zelos?"
"I have disclaimed the vindictive principles of a Spaniard; and leave the miserable object to the sting of his own conscience, which, soon or late, will not fail to avenge the wrongs we have sustained from his deceit."
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