Do the men join in them willingly ?" Captain Jervoise and his officers had all, during the nine months that had passed since they landed in Sweden, done their best to acquire the language, and could now speak and understand it thoroughly.
"They like it, your majesty.

Our people are fond of games of this kind.

My four officers take part in them with the men." The king nodded.
"That is as it should be.

It must create a good feeling on both sides.

Present your officers to me, Captain Jervoise." This was done, and the king spoke a few words to each.