Indeed. And in this veiled threat contained a promise that as long as the fee [10%] was paid, the Clerk would continue to work without problem or hassle. In m

Indeed. And in this veiled threat contained a promise that as long as the fee [10%] was paid, the Clerk would continue to work without problem or hassle. In making so, the cost/risk of the Clerk was minimised compared, in modern language, to changing vendor. There were no more hidden costs. No idea why you were downvoted.