# XXIII explained — Beauvallet

> Chapter companion for Beauvallet by Georgette Heyer.

## What happens

Sir Nicholas Beauvallet storms the lodge where Dominica is imprisoned, fights Don Diego in a sword duel, and escapes after a fierce confrontation with Cruza and his guards.

## Themes in this chapter

### Adventure and Risk

Beauvallet boldly storms the lodge alone, fights multiple opponents, and escapes against the odds.

### Honor and Reputation

Beauvallet seeks a reckoning with Don Diego, asserting his identity as El Beauvallet and demanding satisfaction.

### Loyalty and Betrayal

Joshua's unwavering loyalty to Beauvallet contrasts with Don Diego's betrayal in imprisoning Dominica.

## Character check-ins

### Sir Nicholas Beauvallet

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

### Joshua Dimmock

Accompanies Beauvallet, subdues the valet Luis, and is ordered to take Dominica to Villanova.

### Doña Dominica de Rada y Sylva

Locked in an upstairs room, hears Beauvallet's voice and calls out to him.

### Don Diego de Carvalho

Confronts Beauvallet in the hall, fights a sword duel, and is outmatched.

### Señor Cruza

Leads the guards in an attempt to capture Beauvallet, is wounded in the shoulder.

## Key lines

> God’s my life, we stalk on our fate now!

Joshua mutters that they are walking into their destiny.

_Joshua's apprehension about the bold approach._

> I am El Beauvallet, Don Diego, and I come to seek a reckoning with you!

Beauvallet declares his identity and purpose to confront Don Diego.

_Beauvallet's challenge to Don Diego._

> Cheerly, my bird, cheerly! I shall be with you in a little!

Beauvallet reassures Dominica that he will soon free her.

_Beauvallet's response to Dominica's cries._

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