Source:
Christina, Queen of Sweden, page 254, by Francis William Bain, 1890; original at the University of Connecticut Library
The account:
In Sweden, things were altering quickly from what they were in her time. Charles X., among other things, was a most devout Lutheran, and gave entire satisfaction to the clergy. The old Chancellor, Axel Oxenstiern, did not long survive her departure from Sweden: in August, 1654, he died. His last thoughts were of the daughter of Gustavus Adolphus: — "What news", he enquired, "of Christina?" and on receiving an answer, "I predicted", he said, "she would repent of what she had done, but" — with a deep sigh — "she is none the less the daughter of the great Gustavus." They were his last words. His whole life had been devoted to the service of the House of Vasa; Christina's abdication was, as it were, the ironical shattering of all his schemes. Eight months afterwards, Maria Eleanora followed him; on receiving news of her death, Christina retired into the country, and remained for three weeks inaccessible to visitors.
Above: Kristina.
Above: Axel Oxenstierna.
Above: Maria Eleonora.
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