276, 1. Gustav the Third. King of Sweden, 1771-1792.
277, 1. The army was so filled with traitors. The country of Sweden at
this time was distracted by the intrigues of the rival political
parties of Hom and Gyllenborg, known as "Caps" and "Hats."
290, 1. Given me a deep mark on my forehead. This refers to the Bible
story of Cain's murder of his brother Abel. Genesis 4:3-15.