Matters become complicated when Oanita and Captain Maurice fall in love .
The settlement is protected by two Dutch officers , the brave Captain Maurice and a reluctant new arrival , Major Hector Van Pumpernickle ( who provides the comic relief ) .
Matters become complicated when Oanita and Maurice Maurice fall in love .
The settlement is protected by two Dutch officers , the brave Captain Maurice and a reluctant new arrival , Major Hector Van Pumpernickle ( who provides the comic relief ) .