History of the Scottish Expedition to Norway in 1612. By
Thomas Michell, C.B. (T. Nelson and Sons.)—Mr. Michell, who is the British Consul-General for Norway, tells the strange story of the "Skottelog." A brief story it is, and full of horror. The Soots disembarked at a place since named Skotbammer, in the Romsdal Fiord. They were hemmed in after a few days by the native levies, and shot down without the smallest opportunity of avenging themselves on their assailants. Six Norwegians were killed, and twice as many wounded. The number of the Scots is variously estimated. The Norwegians pat it at 550; the Scots themselves at 350. Only 18 survived ; but 116 prisoners were killed the day after the battle, the practically minded Bander declaring that the 18 were quite enough for their King to feed. Many traditions have gathered about this dismal little bit of history. These and various facts of interest—the rewards bestowed on the conquerors, for instance—Mr. Michell has collected in this volume.
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