She smoked a pipe, seduced a woman, and played at being a princess. The con artist then disappeared without a trace.

In the 18th century, Anna Ekelöf, disguised as a nobleman, claimed to be the Swedish crown prince and evaded authorities after a series of deceptions. She initially fled to Norway to marry a sergeant but transformed her identity with the help of a baker. Presenting herself as Count Carl Ekeblad, she gained trust and resources, even seducing a local constable's wife. Eventually, she claimed to be Prince Gustav, stirring alarm among officials. Captured, she feigned drunkenness to escape responsibility. During transport, she broke her arm and convinced a farmer to help her flee, disappearing without a trace. Her true identity remains a mystery, with some suggesting she was a known con artist.