# Thirtieth and Last Trial of the Ring explained — The Indiscreet Jewels

> Chapter companion for The Indiscreet Jewels by Denis Diderot.

## What happens

Mirzoza falls into a lethargy after a tedious funeral oration for Sulamek. Mangogul, in despair, uses the ring on her despite his promise, causing her Toy to speak of eternal faithfulness. Mirzoza wakes, reproaches him, and he returns the ring to Cucufa, who blesses his future reign.

## Themes in this chapter

### Satire of Court and Society

The obituary of Sulamek lampoons courtly favoritism, ministerial incompetence, and empty ceremonial rhetoric.

### Truth vs. Appearance

Mangogul's final use of the ring on Mirzoza reveals her Toy's true fidelity, contrasting with his earlier suspicions and broken promise.

### Love and Cynicism

Mangogul's desperate act and Mirzoza's reproach highlight the tension between genuine affection and the corrosive power of the ring.

## Character check-ins

### Mangogul

Grieves Sulamek, uses the ring on Mirzoza in desperation, then returns it to Cucufa.

### Mirzoza

Falls into a lethargy during the funeral oration; her Toy speaks of eternal fidelity; she reproaches Mangogul for breaking his promise.

### Selim

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

### Sulamek

Recently deceased; his rise and ministry are recounted in a satirical obituary.

### Cucufa

Appears at Mangogul's prayer to reclaim the ring and bestow blessings.

### Orcotomus

Mentioned as the doctor Mangogul swears at while trying to revive Mirzoza.

## Key lines

> Separated from you, Mangogul, what would become of me?—Faithful even to the grave, I would have sought you; and if love and constancy have any recompence among the dead, dear prince, I would have found you—Alas! without you the delightful palace where Brama dwells, and which he has promised to his true believers, would prove a disagreeable residence to me.

Mirzoza's Toy declares that without Mangogul, even paradise would be unbearable, affirming her eternal loyalty.

_This is the final utterance of a Toy in the novel, confirming Mirzoza's genuine love._

> Prince,” answered the Genius, “divide your days between love and glory. Mirzoza will certainly afford you the first of these blessings; and I promise you the second.”

Cucufa instructs Mangogul to balance love and ambition, guaranteeing Mirzoza's devotion and future success.

_The Genius's closing words encapsulate the moral of the tale: harmony between personal affection and public duty._

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