Most of us forget what are trumps in a crisis.
"I guess it's up to you, doc," he said, turning toward Ticknor.

"There's nothing in it for you.

Feisul isn't on the make; I don't believe he cares ten cents who is to be the nominal ruler of the Arabs, provided they get their promised independence.

He'd rather retire and live privately.

But he only considers himself in so far as he can serve the Arab cause.