But some analysts view it instead as a way for A.T.& T. to surrender quietly.
He surrendered quietly and seemed very curious about how they were able to track him down.
If you surrender quietly, I can control what happens.
Last week Universal quietly surrendered, moving "The Quest" to some later date in 2003, to be announced.
I called the state attorney to see if they'd just let you come in and surrender quietly.
When several court officers rushed into the room, Mr. Almonor put the gun down and surrendered quietly, the police said.
After Rennie talked to him, he surrendered quietly.
But he surrendered quietly after about a half hour of negotiations.
Come down with us, and advise them to surrender quietly, otherwise, from safe cover on the stairway, we can pot them in an open boat.
Criminals, because they're plagued with guilt, often will surrender and go quietly.