Now it appears that nearly all the European nations have been playing the
same sly game.

It would seem that most of them have secret, underhand agreements to play
false to their best friends, whenever it suits their purpose.

Every one is sure that Greece has some strong country at her back to make
her so bold, and while all the diplomats are wondering which it can be, no
one dares to ask any questions. There is so much treachery and deceit
going on, that each ambassador is afraid that any inquiry on his part may
lead to the discovery of things about his country that would better be
kept in the dark.

This daring attitude of Greece may involve the whole of Europe in a vast
war, and it may be passed quietly over, and Greece be allowed to snatch
her prize from under Turkey's nose, and walk away unharmed with it,
because none of the other nations dare to call "police!" for fear of being
arrested themselves.

All sorts of rumors are flying around. One is that the Powers are not
really angry with Greece, and that if the bold little country can take
possession of Crete and hold it, the Powers will not let her be interfered
with.

It is also said that Turkey does not want Crete very badly, and will let
Greece take it and keep it, if she will only promise not to interfere with
Macedonia, which is another ancient Greek province, inhabited by
Christians, and now under the control of Turkey. Macedonia is on the
borders of modern Greece.