A week after the destroyer Cossack and its convoy sank the German raider and rescued the British prisoners aboard, Churchill delivered a speech:
The mighty arm of British sea power could reach far—not only to fight the enemy, but also to aid loyal friends. One hundred and thirty-five years ago, Nelson's spirit had shone brightly: "Britain expects everyone to do their duty." Now it could be joined by last week's equally proud reply: "The navy is here!"
He described danger as an iceberg. What people saw was only the tip floating above the sea, making them think the danger was slight. That was why danger was so often overlooked. They must never forget that danger was always held back by caution and foresight.
If Napoleon continued the Continental System and sought to strike Britain by starving the British people, then the British would remain vigilant because they lived under the constant threat of life and death. But by offering people an illusory peace, those who believed him would become like Chamberlain, harboring unrealistic fantasies of peace.
Yet the public longed for peace, and they could not see what benefit there was in continuing the war. Mobilizing them to fight was no easy matter. This world did not lack people who wanted to be leaders; what it lacked were masses willing to support and cooperate with them.
After hearing Severus's warning, Felix immediately transformed into an Obscurus. He flew between the branches, looking as though he had fled the scene.
"You little beast!" someone cursed, then jumped down from a tree. He was dressed magnificently and was one of the vampires from the Shakespeare Theatre.
"Don't chase him," another person said. "There's still one more."
"Stop hiding like a coward," said the vampire who had jumped down, spitting on the ground.