Grand Duke Nicholas: A telegram from the Kaiser. Just what we wanted. Offering to mediate between us and Austria.
Nicholas: I knew I could count on Willy. You see? He signed it, "Your very sincere and devoted friend and cousin, Willy."
Count Witte: With due respect to your cousin, sire, the Kaiser is a deceitful megalomaniac. If he is offering to help, then it is time to pray.
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Tsar Nicholas II The boy will bring us luck. It has all changed. I have a son to fight for now. We will smash the Japanese and drive them from Korea and I do not care what the cost will be!
Tsar Nicholas II The Russia my father gave me never lost a war. What shall I say to my son when his time comes? That I was weak? That I had no pride? We shall fight on to victory.
Alexandra Tell them they are mistaken. Tell them we shall go to other doctors. Tell them to get out! My son is perfect! He will lead a long life, and grow up to be a great Tsar, like his father!
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