The outcome is only uncertain for those who disbelieve.

“There is no point in delaying any longer. There will be no more merchants, no more exchanges. Sooner or later that fleet will be upon us. Sooner or later it will be time for you and I to go our separate ways. It would be wise if we are prepared and our shares are split. Our roads are going to diverge, let it be now so we may not live in fear of it.”