popinjay (pŏp´ĭn jāy): an image of a parrot.
Thorwaldsen (tôr vȧl sen): one of the greatest of modern sculptors. Supposed to have been a native of Denmark.
Vordingborg (vōr´dĭng bŏrk): in ancient times this was a place of great importance. Now it is an insignificant town; only a single lonely tower remains where once a noble castle stood.
[Page 25]. Korsör (kôr´sor): before the time of steamers this used to be called the most tiresome town in Denmark. Travelers had to wait for a favorable wind. The poet mentioned in the story was Baggeson.
[Page 26]. Roskilde (rôs gĕl lẽ): once the capital of Denmark.
[Page 27]. Sorö (so´rẽ): a very quiet little town, in a beautiful situation, surrounded by forests and lakes. Holberg, one of Denmark's greatest poets, founded a celebrated academy here. Other noted poets also had their homes here, and taught in the academy.
LITTLE THUMBELINA
[Page 88]. Decaying wood sometimes gives out a faint light called phosphorescence.
