But let the spear and sword draw near
The sleeping lion’s den,
His island shore shall start once more
To life with armèd men.”
BRITAIN (continuing):
Nor think, O Belgium, that thy bravery and thy chivalry count for naught.
“Whatever men have done, man may,—
The deeds you wrought are not in vain!”
(To France): Not only do I guard the ocean with my fleets; I bring here my children to aid you in upholding justice, truth and liberty.
England, what is thy message?