out to us that we are in the wrong 

 and that, if we lose sight of the 

 main clause in the treaty of alliance 

 which he made with us at the time 

 when we lived in caves, forests 

 and fens, he continues faithful to 

 it in spite of us and remains nearer 

 to the eternal truth of life, which 

 is full of snares and hostile forces. 

 But how much care and study 

 are needed to succeed in fulfilling 

 this duty ! And how complicated 

 it has become since the days of 

 the silent caverns and the great 

 deserted lakes! It was all so 



