The Sea Island Conspiracy. Smoking is now prohibited in most closed spaces, otherwise that would have been the proverbial smoke-filled room. All the attendees who were there now have the perfectly good opportunity to repudiate any agreements that had been made behind closed doors, and walk away with at least a little honor left, if tattered, faded and tarnished.
But perhaps we are not dealing with honorable men. Or anybody who even knows of the concept.
Caesar was warned to beware of the Ides of March. That time has now come and gone.
Caesar was warned to beware of the Ides of March.