“Yes. When you go to Finland you will find that the course will be through islands nearly all the way. There is no difficulty in crossing in an open boat.”
“What is the population of Stockholm?” asked Paul.
“One hundred and thirty-five thousand,” replied Möller. “It was founded by King Birger in 1250.”
“There is a monitor,” said Paul, pointing to the waters near Castelholmen, not far from the anchorage of the squadron.
“We have four in the Swedish navy, and Russia has plenty of them. Ericsson, who invented them, was a Swede, you know.”
After the tourists had surveyed the panorama to their satisfaction, they descended, and entering the carriage, drove over to the Riddarholm, where the guide pointed out the church, the statue of Gustavus Vasa, the house of the Nobles, and other objects of interest. Returning to the quay, they stopped to look at the little steamers which were whisking about in every direction.
“That is the National Museum,” said Möller, pointing to a large and elegant building across the stream.
“I should like to sail in one of those little boats,” said Mrs. Kendall.
“We can go over and back in ten minutes, if you like,” added the guide.
“Let us go.”