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Lachesis Lapponica; Or, A Tour in Lapland, Volume 1

Note 67 — NORWAY.

Charles Troilius translation

A notable method of converting these poor people from pagan superstitions, and of exemplifying the mild and just spirit of the Christian religion! This bleeding was as effectual as that practised by the grand inquisitor upon a king of Spain, who showed symptoms of humanity at an auto da fè; even without the flogging superadded in the latter case, which the pious crusader against Lapland drums did not find necessary.

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