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Administration of Arvid Horn 247
the king’s adventures. But now he showed a remark-
able capacity for works of peace. When the new era
opened, he was by common consent the man to direct
the affairs of state. He was then nearly sixty years of
Arvid Horn.
age. The reckless leader in wild adventures had be-
come a wise and cautious statesman.
His personal appearance inspired respect. There was
dignity and honor about his personality and his life
and conduct. He never neglected the ancient custom
of conducting evening worship with all his household,
even if ministers of state or other noted persons were
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