enemies. Germany has her reasons for acting as she does. I think
her reasons are wrong. But the Germans believe that they are
right. We can respect even people who are wrong if they
themselves believe that they are right. There may be two sides to
this quarrel. And Germans, even if they are to be our enemies,
may be just as patriotic, just as devoted to their country, as we
are. Never forget that, no matter what may happen."

He stopped then, waiting for questions. None came.

"Then you understand pretty well?" he asked. There was a murmur
of assent from the whole circle.

"All right, then," he said. "Now there's work for Scouts to do.
Be prepared! That's our motto, isn't it? Suppose there's war.
Franklin, what's your idea of what the Boy Scouts would be able to
do?"

"I suppose those who are old enough could volunteer, sir," said
Franklin, doubtfully. "I can't think of anything else --"

"Time enough for that later," said Grenfel, with a short laugh.
"England may have to call boys to the colors before she's done, if
she once starts to fight. But long before that time comes, there
will be a great work for the organization we all love and honor.
Work that won't be showy, work that will be very hard. Boys,
everyone in England, man and woman and child will have work to do!
And we, who are organized, and whose motto Be Prepared, ought to
be able to show what stuff there is in us.