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You have no idea to what extent the offensive power of Germany has attained.

Nobody knows with certainty beyond the frontiers.

If our foes should comprehend it in all its immensity, they would fall on their knees beforehand to beg for mercy, thus obviating the necessity for useless sacrifices." There was a long silence.

Julius von Hartrott appeared lost in reverie.
The very thought of the accumulated strength of his race submerged him in a species of mystic adoration.
"The preliminary victory," he suddenly exclaimed, "we gained some time ago.

Our enemies, therefore, hate us, and yet they imitate us.