Yet there is nothing in my orders to forbid me to resist an act of aggression by Russia.

We are prepared for war, though we do not seek it." Fred, almost losing interest in his own pressing troubles at this sudden revelation of a state of affairs of which he had known nothing whatever, looked fixedly at Suvaroff.

He saw the Russian bite his lips, hesitate, and finally take off his hat and make a sweeping bow to the German officer.
"I agree, mein herr Lieutenant," he said, mockingly.

"The time has come, I think.

It may be that the fortunes of war will bring us together.
Meanwhile I wish you joy of him you have saved!" The German did not answer.