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Chap. IX.
COPENHAGEN.
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CHAPTER IX.
Copenhagen — Slagheck, the barber archbishop — Sigbrit, the maitresse
mere — Education of Christian II. — Yule pig or money - box —
Foundation of Copenhagen — Marriage of Queen Margaret — Her
governess and castigatrix — Queen Philippa of England — Her
gallant defence of the city — Palace of Christiansborg — The Exchange.
COPENHAGEN.
October.—If you be desirous to explore the town of
Copenhagen, you cannot do better than start direct from
the railway station, and, proceeding towards the gates
of the city, pass through a double avenue of elms by
the obelisk erected to commemorate the abolition of
feudal servitude by King Christian VII.*
On either side of the way stand the Tivolis, Alhambras,
and various places of amusement in which the Danes so
dearly delight in the summer season, and which abound
in the suburbs of Copenhagen.
We now traverse the Vesterbro, cross the moat which
surrounds the ramparts, and enter the city, passing under
a swing bridge which connects the fortifications.
But before continuing our walk, to prevent
disappointment, let me put you on your guard not to
expect too much, nor be guided by your first im-
* When in tlie year 1788 the freedom of the serfs was proclaimed,
unbounded was the enthusiasm of the peasants, who harnessed
themselves to the waggon and drew to their destination the masses of
Bornholm marble of which the obelisk is composed.
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