The Laughing Cavalier

The Laughing Cavalier is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy, first published in 1914. The book is set in the 17th century during the reign of King Charles I of England and follows the story of a dashing and charismatic young man named Diogenes, who becomes known as the ""Laughing Cavalier"" due to his infectious laughter and his daring exploits as a swordsman and adventurer.Diogenes is a loyal supporter of the king and becomes embroiled in a plot to rescue him from captivity in the Tower of London. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Angelique, who is also involved in the plot. The two of them must navigate the dangerous political landscape of the time, facing off against powerful enemies and risking their lives to save the king and restore order to the kingdom.The Laughing Cavalier is a thrilling and romantic adventure story, filled with swashbuckling action, political intrigue, and passionate romance. It is a classic of historical fiction and a must-read for fans of the genre.""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.