The Laughing Cavalier

The Laughing Cavalier is a historical novel written by Baroness Orczy. It is set in the 17th century during the Dutch War of Independence and follows the adventures of a dashing and daring young man named Diogenes, who becomes known as the Laughing Cavalier due to his infectious laughter and his swashbuckling exploits.Diogenes is a loyal supporter of the House of Orange and fights against the Spanish occupiers of the Netherlands. He is also in love with the beautiful Gilda, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. However, Gilda is already engaged to a wealthy but cruel nobleman named Gryphus.The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance as Diogenes and his companions engage in daring raids, duels, and battles against the Spanish and their allies. Along the way, Diogenes must also navigate the treacherous political landscape of the time and outwit his enemies to protect himself and his loved ones.The Laughing Cavalier is a thrilling and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of adventure and romance of the 17th century. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a good swashbuckling adventure.""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.