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chapels also contain, enclosed in glass-cases, parts of the dress and
armour of some of the Swedish monarchs. We notice, with keen interest,
the uniform worn by Charles XII.--he
"Who left a name at which the world grew pale,
To point a moral or adorn a tale"--
at the time of his death, and the hat penetrated by the fatal shot that
slew the fiery warrior. A remarkable contrast is afforded by the rich
dress and plumed hat of Bernadotte, the French soldier of fortune, who
founded the present royal house.
The royal palace is a stately structure, and its interior is enriched
with the costliest decoration. The Ritter-house, the Museum of Ancient
Art, the Crown-Prince's palace, the theatre, the bank, the mint, are all
deserving of inspection. In the vicinity a trip may be made to the
beautiful and diversified scenery of the Royal Park, or the military
school at Karlberg, or to the ancient royal castle of Gripsholm on the
Lake of Malar.
But our last excursion must be directed, by way of Upsala, to the iron-
mines of Danemora.
The little village of Danemora is embosomed in woods. It contains a
small church and a few scattered houses of various dimensions. The
neighbourhood abounds in the usual indications of a mining locality.
Madame Pfeiffer arrived in what is called "the nick of time," and just
opportunely, to witness the blasting of the ore.
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