The First Sir Percy · Character

Maurice of Nassau

The Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, whose presence at a double wedding lends the day its highest honour — and whose life is the prize a conspiracy means to claim.

supporting

Also known as Maurice, Prince Maurice

First appearance: A Night on the Veluwe

As a supporting figure in The First Sir Percy, Maurice of Nassau is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The Stadtholder, target of Stoutenburg's assassination plot.

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Maurice of Nassau sits enthroned at the wedding feast, the political sun around which every guest orbits, deferential and watched. He is the target of Stoutenburg's vengeance, a prince whose death would hand the Netherlands to Spain, and he lingers at the Beresteyn house to lend his own physician to a fallen stranger. His presence turns a private celebration into a stage for treason.

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18 connections

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Character groups

Utrecht Conspiracy Circle
Historical & Peripheral Figures
Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Stadtholder
family · positive
Maurice of Nassau is a relative and military ally of the Stadtholder, supporting his… How this plays out →
Lord Stoutenburg
rivalry · negative
Lord Stoutenburg
rivalry · negative
The Stadtholder
family · positive
Maurice of Nassau is a relative and military ally of the Stadtholder, supporting his… How this plays out →
The Stadtholder
family · positive
Maurice of Nassau is a relative and military ally of the Stadtholder, supporting his… How this plays out →
Lord Stoutenburg
rivalry · negative

The Stadtholder
Maurice of Nassau is a relative and military ally of the Stadtholder, supporting his cause.
Lord Stoutenburg
Stoutenburg views Maurice of Nassau as an obstacle and enemy in his quest for power.
Lord Stoutenburg
Stoutenburg views Maurice of Nassau as an obstacle and enemy in his quest for power.
The Stadtholder
Maurice of Nassau is a relative and military ally of the Stadtholder, supporting his cause.
The Stadtholder
Maurice of Nassau is a relative and military ally of the Stadtholder, supporting his cause.
Lord Stoutenburg
Stoutenburg views Maurice of Nassau as an obstacle and enemy in his quest for power.

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Maurice of Nassau appears across 18 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Night on the Veluwe
The Stadtholder, target of Stoutenburg's assassination plot.
III
Prince of Nassau, Stadtholder of the United Provinces, whose future is tied to the events at the windmill.
IV
Target of Stoutenburg's assassination plot; Stoutenburg plans to poison him.
I
The Stadtholder attends the wedding, appearing aged and moody but still commanding respect for his past military victories.
VI
Approves of Diogenes's plan, reassures the guests, and gives the signal for departure.
I
Postpones his departure at Diogenes' request; retires to a private room with Mynheer Beresteyn and other guests.
V
Mentored the troops under Marquet and De Keysere; referenced as a great captain.
I
The Stadtholder who decides to go to Amersfoort in person, exposing himself to danger, and sends Nicolaes ahead with orders.
II
Mentioned as the Stadtholder; he delivers the news of the Spanish advance.
III
The Stadtholder, moody and fretful, announces the failure of his messenger and orders the evacuation of Amersfoort.
III
Present as the Stadtholder; mentioned in the context of the Stadtholder's identity.
IV
The Stadtholder, mounts his horse after being shielded by Nicolaes, invites Diogenes to come to Utrecht, but leaves after the stabbing.
IV
The Stadtholder, whose horse becomes restive and bolts after a pistol shot.
V
Prince of Orange, helpless on a runaway horse heading toward Spanish outposts.
Mala Fides
Mentioned as the intended target of the failed capture; his escape is reported.
I
Mentioned as the intended target of the failed capture, which was thwarted by the Englishman.
XV: The Molen on the Veluwe
The target of Stoutenburg's ambush; his expected arrival at the molen is awaited.
V
The target of the ambush; his expected arrival is awaited.

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