“The Slot, or Palace of Christiansborg.”
“Slot! What a name!”
“But not any worse than the German word Schloss,” added Joseph, laughing. “Do you speak German, sir?”
“Not much.”
The guide uttered a few sentences in German, evidently for the purpose of demonstrating that he spoke the language.
“The palace is on an island called Slotsholm, and is as big as it is ugly. Shall we go there now?”
“No; we want a general view of the city first,” replied Dr. Winstock. “I think we had better ascend to the top of the Round Tower.”
Joseph gave the order, and the carriage proceeded to the tower. The canal in front of the hotel was filled with small craft, which had brought pottery and various wares from other parts of Denmark, to sell. The goods were arranged on the decks and on the shore of the canal. Near were groups of women, who were selling fish, vegetables, and other articles, around whom was a crowd of purchasers.
“I suppose you have heard of Andersen?” said Joseph to the captain.
“Heard of him! I have read all his books which have been translated into English,” replied Captain Lincoln.