There isn't a Moslem of all the millions in Asia who won't swear vengeance against the West--you know that! A direct descendant of Mohammed, and the first outstanding, conquering Moslem since Saladin--" "The Allies should have thought of that before they broke promises," said Feisul.
"Never mind them.

Damn them!" answered Grim.

"It's up to you! The future of civilization is in your lap this minute! Can't you see that if you lose you'll be a martyr, and Islam will rise to avenge you ?" "Inshallah," said Feisul, nodding.
"But that if you let pride go by the board, and seem to run away, there'll be a breathing spell?
Asia would wonder for a few months, and do nothing, until it began to dawn on them that you had acted wisely and had a better plan in view." "I am not proud, except of my nation," Feisul answered.

"I would not let pride interfere with policy.

But it is too late to talk of this." "Which is better ?" Grin demanded.