[9]. In the original, “We say ‘thou’ to each other.”

[10]. Chamberlain (Kammerherre) is the only title of honour now existing in Norway. It is a distinction conferred by the King on men of wealth and position, and is not hereditary.

[11]. This and other French words used, by Regina are in that language in the original.

[12]. A “krone” is equal to one shilling and three-halfpence.

[13]. A phrase equivalent to the German Prosit die Mahlzeit—“May good digestion wait on appetite.”

[14]. “Sige du” = Fr. tutoyer.

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