"She's likely to continue the struggle for some time yet," he said.
"But that would be foolish," declared Jack. "She can hope to gain nothing thereby."
"Perhaps not. But if Germany sues for peace now there is likely to be such an internal upheaval in the Empire that the French revolution will look like a house party."
"Maybe you're right, but I stick to my opinion nevertheless."
Events proved that Jack was right.
On the morning of November 5, word reached the Grand Fleet that an armistice had been concluded with Austria the day before.
"As I expected," said Jack. "What did I tell you, Frank?"
"Well, I anticipated that myself," said Frank. "But Germany hasn't asked for peace yet, you know."
"True, but I can tell you something you don't know. I just got word this morning."
"What's that?"