Among these was the Count-Duke of Schwerin. He pretended great respect and affection for Valdemar. He laid many snares for the king’s ruin, but they failed. He was called “Black Henry” in his own country on account of his dark face and evil nature, and Valdemar had been warned against him as a false friend.
THE KING IN THE BAG.
But he was warm, obsequious, and fascinating to the king, and the king liked him.
In the spring of 1233 Valdemar invited him to hunt with him in the woods of Lyo.
“Tell the king I am disabled and cannot leave my couch,” said the artful count, who now thought of a way to accomplish his long-cherished purpose.
He left his couch at once, and sent his spies to shadow the king.
The king landed at Lyo with only a few attendants.
One night the king was sleeping in the woods of Lyo in a rude, unguarded tent. His son was by his side.