252 LIFE OF SIR JOHN LUBBOCK ch. xl 



and if the present state of things continues I foresee 

 great danger to all thrones, and the certainty of suffering 

 to your people and ours. 



He notes that " The Emperor was very 

 gracious. He talked some minutes with the 

 deputation and spoke strongly of the importance 

 of peace and goodwill to both countries." 



