'A glance back over the occurrences of the last few months will disclose son for that modified exultation which is all that set nature can permit itself under circumstances. Our enemy set forth on his aggressive undertaking assured of a rapid success. This certainty he very reasonably based on his previous preparations and what be meant to do. Those preparations had out-Moltked Moltke. The enemy's systematic espionage had Jaid bare all his foe's weak points: his treacherous sion had secured material footing where it would be most to advantage. His secret weapons were to "stagger humanity," as they really did. He was prepared to sell men's lives by the million if only that would bring success. Ho was willing to scatter broadcast the hard-won savings of his toiling masses, and lastly he was cly to barter his honour, hi be, anc pledged word for the sake of gaining a military advantage. These things are recorded for all time. We need not further dwell on them.
But what has been the result? What has come of all this Faust-like borg: 1g with the devil Precisely what might have been expected. As the witches in " Macbeth" led the poor deluded Thane to his destruction, so it would seem that the Mephistopheles of the present war is leading on his dupe to crimes that can but deepen his doom. Not one single aim of the invader of East and West has been achieved.
It does not seem as if one ever can be. When Might and Right are
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