I recall that when I was in Germany a few weeks, six years ago, I became convinced that Germany had prepared to fight England; I didn't know when, but I did know that was what the war-machine had in mind.

Of course, I had no opportunities to find out anything in particular.

You were told practically that same thing by the Kaiser, before the war began.

"We are ready," said he.

Of course the English feared it and Sir Edward put his whole life into his effort to prevent it.