If that's so, then give up this quest.

[Corvo knows Daud is stubborn and will continue to reject that idea, no matter how often Corvo suggests it.

He dips his quill into the ink and signs another form on his desk.]

But if you must, return here when it's done. Better to live your days in comfort here where I can keep an eye on you.

[Corvo's not going to pretend it's all charity. Daud would see right through that.]