# XXV explained — Beauvallet

> Chapter companion for Beauvallet by Georgette Heyer.

## What happens

Sir Nicholas Beauvallet successfully escapes from Spain with Doña Dominica, traveling across rough terrain to reach a port and board the Venture. Despite exhaustion and danger, they press on, and Dominica proves her mettle, earning praise from Joshua. The chapter ends with Beauvallet arranging for a parson to marry them aboard the ship.

## Themes in this chapter

### Adventure and Risk

The entire chapter is a high-stakes escape involving a dangerous overland journey and a nighttime sea departure.

### Love and Romance

Beauvallet and Dominica's bond deepens as he protects her and arranges their marriage, with tender moments amid the peril.

### Loyalty and Betrayal

Joshua's steadfast loyalty to Beauvallet is evident as he frets over their safety and aids the escape.

## Character check-ins

### Sir Nicholas Beauvallet

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

### Doña Dominica de Rada y Sylva

Exhausted but determined, she rides hard and shows courage, earning admiration for her spirit.

### Joshua Dimmock

Frets about the pace and the danger, but admires Dominica's endurance and helps with the lantern.

### Richard Dangerfield

Speaks bashfully to Dominica in the boat, welcoming her aboard.

### Master Dawson

Anxiously calls out from the Venture to confirm the General's safe return.

## Key lines

> Safe now, fondling.

You are safe now, my dear.

_Beauvallet reassures Dominica as they escape by boat._

> I shall very shortly be one, Señor Pirate, shall I not?

I will soon be an Englishwoman, won't I, Sir Pirate?

_Dominica playfully acknowledges her impending marriage to Beauvallet._

> You may marry me, Master Parson.

I want you to perform our wedding ceremony.

_Beauvallet instructs the parson to marry him and Dominica aboard the ship._

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