The Laughing Cavalier

The Laughing Cavalier is a historical adventure novel written by Baroness Orczy. The story is set in 17th century Holland during the Dutch War of Independence against Spain. The main character is a swashbuckling hero named Diogenes, also known as the Laughing Cavalier, who is a master swordsman and a loyal supporter of the House of Orange. Diogenes falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Gilda, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, Gilda is already engaged to a wealthy but cruel nobleman named Gryphus. Diogenes and Gilda's love is put to the test as they navigate the dangerous political landscape of Holland, where spies, traitors, and enemies lurk at every turn. The Laughing Cavalier is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue. It is a classic novel that has been beloved by readers for over a century, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.""It is only for a few days, Nicolaes, a few days during which I swear to you that -- though absent and engaged in the greatest task that any man can undertake on this earth -- I swear to you that I will keep watch over Gilda and defend her honour with my life. If you will make the sacrifice for me and for my cause, Heaven and your country will reward you beyond your dreams. With the death of the Stadtholder my power in the Netherlands will be supreme, and herewith, with my hand in yours, I solemnly plight my troth to Gilda.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.