The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-05

Much mas been written about the VII =
la of Iivldur. in the surburbs of Copen-
hagen. which is owned Jointly BY queen
Alexandra of England and b. her sis
ter the Dowager Empress of Russia.
and where they are fond OF residing
together when in Denmark instead OF
aces.
Few, however. arc aware that it's
site and name are those OF a former
chateau. which figures in Danish his
tory much il the same way that Wood :
stock and Fair Rosamond figure in that
OF England. The Rosamond OF old
Danish days was born IN the Neither
lands. and the King whom she en-
tnralled was King Christian H.. who
nourished in the sixteenth century, and
was married 10 Princess Isabella OF
Austria, sister OF Emperor Charles V.
Her name was less poetic than that
OF her English prototype, being
'Dvyeke," which may be TRANSLATED
little dove" and She was the daugh-
ter OF gigantic v!rago. "Vrouw
Sisbrit. market woman of Bergen.
1t was there that Dyveke SiEbrit' 5
rare beauty attracted the attention and
won the heart OF Prince Christian, then
Danish ,vieeroy OF Norway. and she
name. her strong minded mother Twin l
in the palace with her. and acquiring
the most extraordinary mastery over
her left handed son-in-law.
In fact. when he became King of Den
mark. Vrouw S!gbrlt became his prin-
cipal political adviser and virtual Pre-
mier. and ultimately she received the
control OF the entire State finances, her
empire over Christian lasting for
years after her daughters tragic death.
celebrated in the we'll known ballad,
The King OF Denmarks Ride"
When Christian was forced by his
people to give them a Queen. in the
person OF Isabella OF Hapshug. so that
the royal line might not full it was
stipulated by the brides brother
Charles v. that there should be a
complete rupture OF relations with
Dyveke Christian promised. but mere
ly transferred the residence OF Nrouw
Sigbrit and her daughter from the pal
ace to the chateau OF Hvidur. where
after his marriage he spent more time
than he should almost completely ne
gleoting his bride.
Charles V. heard OF this. and serious
complications We're about to ensue.
when Dyveke suecumbed to poison in
Christian was beside himself with
grief. and a number OF people under
suspicion including one OF the greatest
and most influential mobiles OF the king
dom. Torbern OXe by name. We're put
TO death with the utt-rmost cruelty.
Moreover. the loss OF Dyvchc seemed
to develop all the sGvagery OF Chris
tians nature. dormant til then ana ne
Seemed to take positive delight IN
depressing mis- mobiles. who attributed
every one OF his harsh measures TO the
influence OF the toul -mouthed Dutch
sorceress who hath bewitched the
King Ultimately he was driven from
the throne, Duke Frederick OF Holstein
being elected in his stead. He sought
refuge in Holland, whittier Nrouw sig
brit, laden with wealth. had preceded
him. Deserted by her, he attempted
after a few years of exile to recover
his throne. but failed WAS taken pris-
oner. and spent the last twenty-scVen
years OF his life in captivity. nrst In
the Blue Tower at Copenhagen. and
afterwards In one OF the dungeons OF
the Castle OF Kabendborg. his only
companion being dwarf VINO had been
the bunoon of his court in happier
DAYS and who alone had been faith
full throughout all his misfortunes.
Copyright. 1872. by the Brentwood
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