You cross the Duna River by way of Erzsebet-Hid Bridge and enter the old, inner city of Pest. There, where most of the diplomatic and government buildings are located, you head for the Swedish Embassy. Rumors have circulated that a young Swedish diplomat named Raoul Wallenberg has ways of helping Jews. You must find him.
Wallenberg is, in fact, not hard to locate. You ask for him at the front
desk of the embassy and are directed into a room with other Jews, sitting
on benches, awaiting interviews. When you are ushered into
Wallenberg's office, he tells you that he will give you Swedish
citizenship. With the proper documents, you will be considered a citizen
of a neutral country, unlikely to be bothered by the Germans. Just in
case, however, he also has a safe place called the
House of Glass,
an old factory on Vadasz Street, where you can stay
until Hungary is liberated or you can leave the country.
Apparently, Wallenberg has made similar arrangements for many Jews, and you feel very confident as he signs, stamps, and seals the papers. Then, however, you stop to think. The Germans are not stupid. They probably know that this is just a trick for your protection, which they will not accept.
If you doubt that Wallenberg's papers will protect you, and you decide to strike out on your own, continue to page 48.
If you choose to go through with the Swedish arrangement, continue to page 49.