I give you my word that you shall not be hurt, provided that you do not attempt to escape or to call for help.

If you do, then you know exactly what you may expect, and you will have only yourself to blame.

Be a sensible man, and give in to the inevitable." He held too many cards for me.

I could see at a glance that I was out-manoeuvred, and that there was nothing to be gained by a struggle.

I don't think I can be accused of cowardice; my reputation is too well known for that.