but a reaction of intoxicateion, almost as though they were under the influence of morphine, with
so sign of collapse and yet a general despair of ever gaining the victory now. Everyone is
convinced that the only hope is to fight to the end and there is a glimmer of hope that England and
America may, in self interest, turn against Russia once they see that the Soviet is about to assume
complete control. In this way, the German cause will be resccued. The Minister passed through
Bucharest which did not seem, from the train, to be damaged; he also went through Sofia which
he approximates is 25% destroyed. However, he was not allowed to speak or see anyone in
Rumania."