--_Dan_.
{f:24} Called in Danish Kiaempe-steene; these stones either mark the
burial place of a warrior, or the spot where some very remarkable
circumstance has occurred.
{f:25} These were ancient Danish monarchs renowned in song and tale, for
warlike exploits and strange adventures. Not far from the Bridge of Vaere
in the diocese of Roeskild, is King Frode's grave-hill, which, according
to tradition, contains immense treasures, and is the richest in all the
land. "Around the King's neck is a gold chain, so long that its other
end reaches round his feet." _See Thiele's Danske Folkesagn_.
{f:26} Denmark's wisest and greatest king. He entertained a warm
friendship for James the First of England, and, attended by his court,
came to London to visit him. The ceremonies and rejoicings which this
event gave rise to, are well described in an old German book, at present
in the British Museum.
{f:27} Tordenskiold Juul and Hvidtfeld--celebrated Danish admirals. The
memory of Tordenskiold is sacred among the peasantry, on account of the
victories obtained by him over the Swedes.
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