The Laughing Cavalier · Character
Heemskerk
A minor character, possibly a guard or official, with few appearances.
minor
Also known as Mynheer Heemskerk
First appearance: xxiii a spy from the camp
Heemskerk shows up with force in Dawn. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Chosen lieutenant alongside Beresteyn for the bridge explosion; mentioned among the conspirators.
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In Dawn: Chosen lieutenant alongside Beresteyn for the bridge explosion; mentioned among the conspirators. Later, in XLI: “Vengeance Is Mine”: Mentioned among Stoutenburg's friends who are preparing to flee after the…
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- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Stoutenburg…
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