Sir Nicholas Beauvallet

Beauvallet

The bold English privateer who captures the Santa Maria and becomes captivated by Dominica.

I

Captures the Spanish galleon and boldly decides to take Don Manuel and Dominica aboard his ship, displaying his characteristic audacity and charm.

II

Hosts the supper, flirts with Dominica, and presents her with his dagger.

III

Teases Dominica, vows to make her an Englishwoman, and kisses her. Discusses Don Manuel's illness with Joshua.

IV

Observes Dominica's flirtation with amusement, confronts her directly, kisses her, and later removes Joshua from Don Manuel's cabin.

V

Plans to land in Spain without a fight, plays cards with Dominica, receives her ring, and kisses her before departing.

VI

Returns to Alreston and declares his plan to go to Spain to marry Dominica, dismissing his brother's warnings.

VII

Reveals his plan to fetch Dominica from Spain; visits court and meets with Drake and other seamen.

VIII

Travels to Paris to obtain a French pass, later kills a Guise scion and assumes his identity.

IX

Disguised as the Chevalier de Guise, he crosses into Spain, presents himself at court, and attends a party to gather information.

Chapter X

Beauvallet, disguised as the Chevalier de Guise, successfully gains entry to the Carvalho home but does not yet see Dominica.

Chapter XI

Disguised as the Chevalier de Guise, he dances with Dominica and arranges a secret nighttime meeting at her window.

XII

Enters Dominica's chamber secretly; reassures her, reveals his disguise as an envoy, and coordinates their escape to the coast.

XIII

Continues his reckless courtship of Dominica under the guise of the Chevalier de Guise, gathering intelligence and provoking Don Diego.

XIV

Present as the Chevalier de Guise; maintains a cool, mocking demeanor even when exposed by Perinat, and draws his sword to fight.

Chapter XV

Referenced as the daring pirate and lover; his courage and laughter are admired by Doña Beatrice.

XVII

Imprisoned but courteously treated, he observes Joshua from his window, interprets the pantomime, and begins planning a desperate escape.

XVIII

Executes a clever escape from his prison cell by tricking his guards, overpowering them, and then subduing Don Cristobal de Porres. Disguises himself as the Governor and walks out of the building.

XIX

Escapes from captivity, disguises himself as Don Cristobal de Porres, and rides north with Joshua Dimmock.

XXI

Referenced by Don Diego as Dominica's supposed lover; Dominica's loyalty to him is a key point of contention.

XXII

Leads the mad ride with ruthless determination, deduces Dominica's location from Beatrice, and physically carries Beatrice away when King's men arrive.

XXIII

Leads the assault on the lodge, fights Don Diego and later Cruza, escapes on horseback.

XXIV

Arrives at the inn after evading Spanish soldiers, reuniting with Dominica.

XXV

Leads the escape, reassures Dominica, and arranges for their marriage aboard the Venture.

Epilogue

Marries Dominica, returns to England, presents his bride to his family and to Queen Elizabeth I.

Pedigree of the House of Beauvallet

Younger son of Henry, 6th Baron, noted for his daring spirit and astonishing exploits that disturbed his father's later years.