I do not know how to estimate that danger accurately.

But there is such a danger.

And, if the German wild beast ever come to life again, there's an eternal chance of trouble with it.

For defensive purposes it may become of the very first importance that the whole English-speaking world should stand together--not in entangling alliance, but with a much clearer understanding than we have ever yet had.

I'll indicate to you some of my cogitations on this subject by trying to repeat what I told Philip Kerr[17] a fortnight ago--one Sunday in the country.