"Certainly, you have that," the Premier replied with an effort at warmth. "We would certainly agree to such a defensive agreement, and would not hesitate to honor it. But we are simply cautious of acting too recklessly. From your assessment, do you believe that our three countries have the capacity to defeat such an immense nation, let alone one whose armies are driven to fight by religious devotion to their sovereign and will likely never surrender? Perhaps we could seek to recruit other allies to make our victory more certain. That is all I suggest."