We are a nation of thinkers and dreamers." Michael hesitated a moment.
"But you said not long ago that you were also the most practical nation," he said.

"You are a nation of soldiers, also." "And who would not willingly give himself for such a Fatherland ?" said Falbe.

"If need be, we will lay our lives down for that, and die more willingly than we have lived.

God grant that the need comes not.

But should it come we are ready.