The last few hours of the journey, they steamed down the Göta River toward the city of Göteborg.
"Gustaf Adolf chose well when he built a city at the mouth of this river," said Major Lund to his wife. They were watching the huge rafts of timbers that were floating on their way to the seaport.
"Was he any relation to Gustaf Vasa?" asked Sigrid.
"Yes, Gustaf Adolf was his grandson. A nobler and braver king never lived," replied Major Lund. He spoke with the love and reverence which every Swede feels for Gustaf Adolf, the greatest king the nation ever had.
"I do hope Aunt Frederika will be at the pier to meet us," said Sigrid as they approached the landing. "Oh, I think I see her! No, I don't."
But Aunt Frederika did find them, and welcomed them warmly. Such a fine visit they all had together! Erik and Anders heard about little else for the rest of the summer.
CHAPTER VIII.
THE NAME-DAY