“Vell, you vas in Germany now,” said the Walrus.
“Germany!” exclaimed the children, in surprise. “Why, we’re quite near to England, then.”
“No,” said the Walrus, shaking his head.
“But we must be,” persisted Dick.
“No,” repeated the Walrus. “Dis is not der Germany you mean, but id is Germany all der same—most of der vorld is Germany.”
“What nonsense!” laughed Dick. “I’m sure it isn’t. Why, there’s heaps of places besides Germany. There’s—er—Africa, for instance——”
“Thadt’s Germany!” said the Walrus, nodding violently.
“Yah! das is so,” said the Walrus. “Africa, und China, und alle der blaces—dey is all Germany.”
“The chap is evidently a little wrong in the head,” explained Dick to the others in a whisper. “Never mind; don’t take any notice. Well, to come to the point, can you direct us home again, that is the question?” he asked, aloud.