It would, however, be an entirely different affair if he should find himself implicated in belligerent war risks, of the existence of which it was impossible for him to be informed, while pursuing his lawful business in waters over which no nation pretends to exercise jurisdiction.
Holland highlights the risks faced by neutrals in belligerent waters without prior knowledge.
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