The Little Chevalier is a 1917 American silent historical drama film directed by Alan Crosland and starring Shirley Mason, Raymond McKee and Richard Tucker.
Overwhelmed at the swordsmanship of the Little Chevalier, Henri faints and, upon regaining consciousness, leaves the de la Roche estate.
Later, at a ball held at the governor's mansion, Henri meets Diane, the daughter of the late Chevalier and, smitten, begins to court her.
Delaup discovers a royal proclamation sent to Henri, granting him the power to seize the de la Roche estate, and attempts to use the document to force Diane to marry him.
In response, Diane sends for Henri, and when he arrives, he finds the Little Chevalier waiting to duel.