"Supposing ?" The Prince tapped the table with his forefinger.
"Here," he announced, "we conquer with diplomacy.

We have imbued the present Cabinet, even the Minister who is responsible for the army, with the idea that we stand for peace.

We shall seem to be the attacked party in this war.

We shall say to England--'Remain neutral.

It is not your quarrel, and we will be capable of a great act of self-sacrifice.