"What you say sounds to me like a reflection upon the honour of your country.

Do you mean to insinuate that she would possibly--that she would ever for a moment contemplate breaking her pledged and sealed word ?" "My friend," Selingman pronounced drily, "the path of honour and glory, the onward progress of a mighty, struggling nation, carrying in its hand culture and civilisation, might demand even such a sacrifice.

Germany recognises, is profoundly imbued with the splendour of her own ideals, the matchlessness of her own culture.

She feels justified in spreading herself out wherever she can find an outlet--at any cost, mind, because the end must be good." There was a moment's silence.

Then the tall man stood upright.
"If you came out to find me, my friend Selingman, to bring me this warning, I suppose I should consider myself your debtor.