Throughout history, the methods for burying dirty secrets were either blackmail or bribery—the latter of which was far more effective.

However, bribery is generally far more effective than coercion.

As with the apostles, none of them gave the Romans anything to work on despite the pressure.

In the end, it was the thirty pieces of silver that worked.

Elaine certainly wasn't the hero of any tale, but when bribed with a life of comfort and luxury, she definitely caved just like the hero's compa