Chapter X: Book THE FIFTH

The Genius arrives at Mora.--Gustavus is convinced of the truth.--His reflections on the occasion.--He concludes a friendship with Ernestus.--He meets Adolphus, whom he recognizes as one of his former soldiers, and whom he dispatches to the Danish fortress, to observe the motions of the enemy.--They return to the house of the Priest of Mora, under whose protection Gustavus then remained, and relate the recent events.--The Curate's reply.--They retire to rest.

The Dalecarlian convention described.--Their proceedings prior to the arrival of Gustavus among them.--He announces himself in the morning.--Their joy.--The augury miraculously fulfilled.--Gustavus takes measures to prevent the treacherous designs of some of the Dalecarlian tribes.--He is saluted king and general by the whole assembly.--They request him to relate his adventures.