Source:
Christina, Queen of Sweden, pages 237 to 238, by Francis William Bain, 1890; original at the University of Connecticut Library
The account:
Some weeks before her resignation, Christina went to Nycöping to bid farewell to her mother. Before the Prince, whom she summoned for this purpose, and the Count, she asked her pardon if she had not at all times shown all the respect and care towards her that she ought; this was not owing to a want of goodwill, but the result of certain circumstances which had tied her hands. She was now going to resign the crown and would be still less able to do anything for her than before; but if her mother was going to lose a daughter, she would find a son: and she presented to her Charles Gustavus, and committed her to his care. They bade each other farewell, Christina firmly, but Maria Eleanora burst into tears. She cried all night. Christina got up and went to her to endeavour to console her; at five in the morning she returned to Upsala.
Above: Kristina.
Above: Maria Eleonora.
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