User blog comment:D2r/Was Veil ultimately Redeemed?/@comment-3462718-20111223193257/@comment-1399757-20111226152819

Veil wasn't "recorded" having repented for his crimes though [ie. he may or may not have] - I think that's really what the whole debate comes down to in the long run. We can only assume from his actions [which are hazy at best] and from previous events whether or not he repented or amended for his crimes at the time of his death. One could assume from consistency that Veil never repented even to death, but likewise one can assume that he willingly put himself in danger for the good of Bryony, which may suffice as a redemption. Now that I think of it though, it's almost as if it merely comes down to one's opinion of Veil himself - as if Mr. Jacques subtly asks us whether or not we are willing to paint him in black or white with little conclusive evidence. In other words - are we going to assume the best or the worst of others [who we dislike for the major portion] in an inconclusive situation? Maybe I'm just going too deep with this but I thought it was an interesting thought.