It is bound to be since it means vast changes in the colonies, whatever its result." "What changes do you have in mind, Mr.Hardy ?" "Mental changes more than any other, Robert.

The war in its sweep bids fair to take in almost all the civilized world we know.

We are the outpost of Britain, Canada is the outpost of France, and in a long and desperate strife such as this promises to be we are sure to achieve greater mental stature, and to arrive at a more acute consciousness of our own strength and resources.

Beyond that I don't care to predict.

But come, lad, we'll not talk further of such grave matters, you and I.
Instead we'll have a pleasant hour with Mynheer Jacobus Huysman, a man of no mean quality, as you know." Mynheer Jacobus was at home, and he gave them a great welcome, glancing at one and at the other, and then back again, apparently rejoiced to see them together.
Then he ordered a huge repast, of which they ate bountifully, and upon which he made heavy inroads himself.