- {...} Once I read, I declare obediently, that there was a great battle in which a Swedish king fell along with his faithful horse. They took both carcasses to Sweden, and now the two codes are stuffed in a museum in Stockholm.
In "The Good Soldier Švejk," author Jaroslav Hašek recounts a significant battle involving a Swedish king and his loyal horse. The narrative details how both the king and his horse met their demise during this fierce conflict.
After the battle, their remains were transported back to Sweden, where they are now preserved and displayed in a museum in Stockholm. This anecdote highlights the themes of loyalty and the absurdities of war present throughout the novel.
