I rather liked him for it.

His attitude seemed to be that if I wanted to take a chance, I might on my own responsibility, but that if my doing so should happen to suit his plans, that was his affair.
Grim was still watching me the way a cat watches a mouse.
"I'll sign such a letter," said I.
"Good.

Here are pen and paper.

Let's have it all in your handwriting.

I'll call a clerk to witness the signature." I wrote down the simple statement that I wished to go to El-Kerak for personal reasons, and that I waived all claim against the British Administration for personal protection, whether there or en route.