You have no idea what these Germans are capable of! They are a great nation, the finest in the world!..." And with impulsive exaggeration, he insisted in proclaiming German greatness and its inventive spirit as though he had some share in this mechanical and destructive glory.
Then he added confidentially, placing his hand on Toni's arm: "I'm going to tell it only to you: you are the only person who knows the secret, aside from those who have told it to me....

The German submersibles are going to enter the Mediterranean.

We are going to meet them in order to renew their supplies of oil and combustibles." He became silent, looking fixedly at his subordinate, and smiling in order to conquer his scruples.
For two seconds he did not know what to expect.

Toni was remaining pensive with downcast eyes.

Then, little by little, he drew himself erect, abandoned his seat, and said simply: "No!" Ulysses also left his revolving chair with the impulsiveness of surprise.