. Burials take
place there constantly, so that the inhabitants are quite familiar with
the aspect of death.

From the great cemetery a road leads to the neighbouring Karlberg, which
is the academy for military and naval cadets. The extensive buildings
attached to this seminary are built on the slope of a mountain, which is
washed on one side by the waters of the lake, and surrounded on the other
by the beautiful park-plantations.

Before leaving Stockholm I had the honour of being introduced to her
majesty the Queen of Sweden. She had heard of my travels, and took a
particular interest in my account of Palestine. In consequence of this
favour, I received the special permission to inspect the whole interior
of the palace. Although it was inhabited, I was conducted, not only
through the state-rooms, but through all the private rooms of the court.
It would be impossible to describe the splendour which reigns here, the
treasures of art, the magnificent appointments, and the evident taste
every where displayed. I was delighted with all the treasures and
splendour, but still more with the warm interest with which her majesty
conversed with me about Palestine. This interview will ever dwell on my
memory as the bright salient point of my northern expedition.

EXCURSION TO THE OLD ROYAL CASTLE OF GRIPTHOLM ON THE MALARSEE

Every Sunday morning, at eight o'clock, a little steamer leaves Stockholm
for this castle; the distance is about forty-five miles, and is passed in
four hours; four hours more are allowed for the stay, and in the evening
the steamer returns to Stockholm. This excursion is very interesting,
although we pass the greater part of the time on that portion of the lake
which we had seen on our arrival, but for the last few miles the ship
turned into a pretty bay, at whose apex the castle is situated. It is
distinguished for its size, its architecture, and its colossal turrets.
It is unfortunately, however, painted with the favourite brick-red colour
of the Swedes.

Two immense cannons, which the Swedes once gained in battle from the
Russians, stand in the courtyard. The apartments in the castle, which
are kept in good condition, display neither splendour nor profusion of
appointments, indeed almost the contrary. The pretty theatre is,
however, an exception: for its walls are inlaid from top to bottom with
mirrors, its pillars are gilt, and the royal box tapestried with rich red
velvet. There ha