We will speak of war, the war that is to come, the war that is closer at hand than even you might imagine." "War with England ?" Norgate exclaimed.
Selingman struck his hands together.
"No!" he declared.

"You may take it as a compliment, if you like--a national compliment.

We do not at the present moment desire war with England.

Our plan of campaign, for its speedy and successful accomplishment, demands your neutrality.

The North Sea must be free to us.