He was clearly so terrified of what an ANGRY Dondonjohn would do to him in retaliation if he didn't perform EXACTLY as instructed he chose to relinquish all integrity honor respect character. 30 or more years of respect flushed down the john (toilet) just like that. The adoration of ONE PERSON (Dondonjohn) was more important to him than the respect of his colleagues, friends, family. You saw and heard it yourself. You could see the gun to his head so he dutifully capitulated and didn't veer off course even once. That's what being terrified can do to you. Wouldn't you capitulate too?