The Laughing Cavalier · Character
Maurice of Nassau
Prince of Orange and Stadtholder, a historical figure in the plot.
minor
Also known as Maurice of Orange, the Prince of Orange
First appearance: i new year s eve
Maurice of Nassau shows up with force in The Prologue. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Stadtholder targeted by the conspiracy; his vengeance against the Barneveld family is a key backdrop.
Maurice of Nassau first appears in 0003 i new year s eve.
In The Prologue: The Stadtholder targeted by the conspiracy; his vengeance against the Barneveld family is a key backdrop.
Later, in Brother and Sister: Referenced as the Prince of Orange, the target of the conspiracy and benefactor of the Beresteyn family.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Maurice of Nassau in i new year s eve