I know nothing about politics.

Very likely yours is a nation of peace-loving men.

As a casual observer, I should call you more a nation of soldiers." "But that," Herr Selingman explained earnestly, "is for defence only." "And your great standing army, your wonderful artillery, your Zeppelins and your navy," Norgate asked, "are they for defence only ?" "Absolutely and entirely," Herr Selingman declared, with a new and ponderous gravity.

"There is nothing the most warlike German desires more fervently than to keep the peace.

We are strong only because we desire peace, peace under which our commerce may grow, and our wealth increase." "Well, it seems to me, then," Norgate observed, "that you've gone to a great deal of expense and taken a great deal of trouble for nothing.