Source:
Memoirs of Christina, Queen of Sweden, volume 1, pages 245 to 246, by Henry Woodhead, 1863; original at the University of Michigan
The account:
Although Sweden had not always been fighting against the same enemies, the entire peace which Christina now procured was the first she [Sweden] had enjoyed for eighty-seven years. The Queen and her people rejoiced greatly at the conclusion of the treaty. The courier who brought the news to Sweden received from Christina a gold chain worth six hundred ducats: the person who brought the document itself was ennobled, and received for his arms three crowns united with olive branches with a dove for the crest. Although the nobles were not pleased at the conclusion of the war, they did not attempt to check the public joy.
The ministers of religion alone raised their voices against the peace.
Above: Kristina.
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