human
One spear did wound him. The farmer feared the soldiers would return and see the blood-stains on the snow. So he took his jack-knife and cut a small place on his horse's leg. When the soldiers came back, they saw the red spots on the white ground. The peasant showed them the wound on the horse and they were satisfied.
gpt
Don't forget about Margit's quick wits,
human
I suppose they caught him, at last,
gpt
That's the best part, said Sigrid.
human
After a long time, he gathered an army. Then he fought the Danes and made them give up Sweden for ever.
gpt
Did you ever fight in a real war, Major Lund?
human
Not yet, he replied.
gpt
Awhile ago, when Norway wanted her own king, many people feared war between Norway and Sweden. But everybody is glad that Haakon, the new King of Norway, was chosen without blood-shed.
human
That Frenchman you were talking to this morning, father, called King Oscar a 'Bernadotte.' What did he mean?
gpt
He was only referring to King Oscar's French ancestor. King Karl XIII, who lived a hundred years ago, had no children. So the people tried to decide who should be the next king. Finally they chose a famous French officer, named Bernadotte, who fought under Napoleon. He was elected crown prince.
human
I am sure that must be Vadstena in sight now, said Mrs. Lund.
gpt
It will be pleasant to go ashore for awhile. Grandmother asked me to buy her some of the lovely lace they make here.
human
You will have to be quick, if you want to see the castle, too,
gpt
Gustaf Adolf chose well when he built a city at the mouth of this river,
human
Was he any relation to Gustaf Vasa?
gpt
Yes, Gustaf Adolf was his grandson. A nobler and braver king never lived,
human
I do hope Aunt Frederika will be at the pier to meet us, said Sigrid as they approached the landing.
gpt
Oh, I think I see her! No, I don't.