1915
William I
DEDICATION
This little book, telling the story of our national usurpation by a foreign enemy during the beginning of the nineteenth century, appears at a moment when our nearest neighbours are suffering the same fate which befell us more than a hundred years ago.
I dedicate my work to the five soldiers of the Belgian army who saved my life near Waerloos.
I hope that their grandchildren may read a story of national revival which will be as complete and happy as that of our own land.
Brussels, Belgium,