"You know Redbright will just replace him with someone else just as bad if not worse, and they'll use this as an excuse to push you out further. This would only be a half measure and the backlash could make all of it pointless."

Arthur's voice and hands are steady, and it's not just an act. This is a far less threatening situation than many others he's faced, and even though he knows Norrell must have some magic power to back up all his grandstanding, he's pretty confident in his ability to act quicker than the quivering man in front of him.

"Just don't kill him. It's not worth it."