“‘Now it is my turn,’ said the representative of Levi—‘I speak in the name of the tribe of Aaron. The natural enemy of the Jews is the Christian church. Therefore we must try to humiliate it, we must instill into it free-thinking, scepticism, and conflicts. Therefore we will, first of all, start a war on the clergy, we will try to arouse suspicion against it and ridicule it. The main pillar of the church is the school. Therefore we must gain influence over the young. Under the guise of progress and the equal rights of all religions, we will destroy the study of religion in Christian schools. Then the Jews may become teachers in all schools; then religion will be taught at home. And as there is little time left for that, the spirit of religion will gradually decline, and eventually it will be destroyed altogether. Agitation for the appropriation of property belonging to the churches and schools, the transfer of church property to the state, or (what is the same) into the hands of the Jews, will be our reward!’ “Again approbation followed the words of the man who had spoken. Nobody contradicted him and he announced: “‘Representative of the tribe of Isaachar, it is your turn!’ “Now an old, trembling voice spoke: “‘Let our brethren strive for the abolition of armed force. The coarse military art is not for the sons of Israel. Not everyone can be a Gideon! The army is for the defense of the throne and the school of narrow patriotism. Not the sword, but reason and money must rule. Therefore at every opportune instance, it is necessary to help the downfall of the military class, to arouse suspicion in the masses against it, and to incite animosity against one another. It is enough for the soldiers to do police duty and to protect the wealthy from those who have nothing.’ “‘The Lion of Judah has spoken,’ said the stranger angrily. ‘David conquered Goliath. The nations will soon wear long coats instead of military armour. A slap on the bourse will be equivalent to a lost battle.’ “It looked as though a storm was rising against this arrogant sarcasm, but one word from the eldest restored them all to calm. “‘This is the son of Baal! He may say whatever he pleases. But he will do whatever is decided by the council of the tribes.’ “‘The tribe of Zebulun may speak!’ “A dull voice, like a storm in the distance, said as follows: