In its inner depths it is untouched by official corruption, and you yourself acknowledge that the aggressive boasters only formed a small part of our youth.

I am not uneasy for the future of my country." "You may be right," returned Schrotter, grown calmer meanwhile, and standing still in front of Wilhelm.

"But the present is gloomy, that is very certain.

But enough of this.

I came to cheer you, and have instead lightened my own heart.