And the next day:
Prime Minister to Mr. Leeper 15 Apr 44
Do not be influenced by possible anti-British sentiment among the local Greeks. It would be a great mistake to end this grave business up in a pleasant kiss all round. That might come later as an act of clemency from the King and his new Government. We have got to get these men into our hands disarmed, without conditions, and I trust without bloodshed.
Winston S. Churchill, Closing the Ring