human
When we come to Vadstena, Sigrid, we shall have just time to cross the drawbridge and visit a grim old castle there. Gustaf Vasa, our first Swedish king, built it more than three hundred years ago.
gpt
Didn't we have any kings before him?
human
Yes, said Major Lund.
gpt
But he was the first king to unite our people and make Sweden a strong nation.
human
Mother and I took a trip once while we were in Stockholm. Some one pointed out the Castle of Gripsholm, where a nobleman named Vasa hid during the 'Blood Bath of Sweden.' Was that the same man?
gpt
Erik told me all about that once, replied Sigrid.
human
I am sure he is the same man. King Christian, the Dane, ruled Sweden then. He was very cruel, Anna. Why, he murdered so many Swedish noblemen that people call that time 'The Blood Bath.' No one knew who would have his head chopped off next.
gpt
Did they kill Gustaf Vasa?
human
His father was slain, but Gustaf Vasa fled away into the mountains,
gpt
He had many wild adventures in Dalecarlia. Sometime, if you go there, Anna, you will see where he lived. The people there loved him dearly and wanted him for king instead of the tyrant Dane,
human
Do tell me about his adventures, Major Lund,
gpt
Ask Sigrid; I am sure she knows,
human
I know, I know, she exclaimed.
gpt
He cut off his hair and put on homespun clothes, so he looked like a peasant. Then he worked in the mines and on farms.
human
Didn't the peasants know who he was?