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 that question to Europe, which I have in vain put to Holland.

And in every capital such a refrain as this would be heard: “There is a band of robbers between Germany and the Scheldt!”

And if this were of no avail

Then I should translate my book into, , , , , and.

And I should sharpen Klewangs, the scimitars and the sabres, by rousing with warlike songs the minds of those martyrs whom I have promised to help would do this!

Yes! delivery and help,, if need be.

And that would be very pernicious to the

For I am no fly-rescuing poet, no soft dreamer, like the down-trodden Havelaar, who did his duty with the courage of a lion, and endured starvation with the patience of a marmot in winter.

This book is an introduction

It shall increase in strength and sharpness of weapons, according as it may he necessary.

Heaven grant that it may not be necessary

No, it not be necessary! For it is to thee I dedicate my book:, King, Grand Duke, Prince more than Prince, Grand Duke and King,