[A fair question. And certainly the easy way out would be to lie, say that he will let the man go outright, tell him what he wants to hear. That would secure his cooperation.

But Bennet is no liar, not even to a heathen and a mage. His own expression is calm, though unyielding. He will tell this mage the truth and either he will cooperate or he will not.]

Then you will be given the choice to renounce your magic and swear your faith to the Lord. Should you do this, you shall either be sent to the bishops to have your skills assessed or you shall remain to accompany us until we have freed the holy lands.

[He does not say what would be done with him should he refuse. That, Bennet thinks, does not bear spelling out.]