"It is incredible, unfaceable--" The gentle patting on his shoulder, that suddenly and poignantly reminded him of when Sylvia's hand was there, ceased for a moment, and then was resumed.
"Mike, old boy," said Hermann, "we've got to face the unfaceable, and believe that the incredible is possible.

I may be all wrong about it, and, as I say, in a few days' time I may come racing back.

But, on the other hand, this may be our last talk together, for I go off this afternoon.

So let's face it." He paused a moment.
"It may be that before long I shall be fighting for my Fatherland," he said.

"And if there is to be fighting, it may be that Germany will before long be fighting England.