(Coming forward.) I have that great honour, sir.
Gordon.
(Takes out sheaf of papers.) If there was a Super-Parliament constituted as I suggest Prussian Militarism, all Militarism, is not only defeated now, but for ever! It is plucked out by the roots, but not at the ruinous cost of imposing militarism on all other nations. Oh, there’s so much. (Hesitates.)
Loveday.
(Breaking in, her voice almost chanting, like one inspired, its notes resembling those used by her at the close of Act I.) And Militarism is met, not by the weakness of a too trusting idealism but by force controlled by intelligence. Law is devised with behind it international force, which shall protect the nations, as law backed by civil force protects each man and woman in Britain.
(Hyde starts, gazing intently at her set inspired face and seems to recognise her voice. He stretches out a hand, withdraws it, and whispers in awed voice.)
Hyde.
My queen! My vision. It is she! (Sits as though entranced.)
Loveday.
(Does not notice him, but continues uninterruptedly.) And the nation which will not come into this council of nations proclaims itself an outlaw, an aggressor, a planner of evil, and it inscribes its own doom, for law that is outraged takes vengeance implacable.