On our passage I was constantly reflecting on my situation, and consulting with myself on the best course to pursue in order to effect my ultimate escape.

在我们的航程中，我不断地反思自己的处境，并与自己商量最好的路线，以实现我的最终逃脱。

So I think the Saudis knew that the second order effect would be to rile up the US, but in a way they were comfortable with that because of the status of the relationship.

所以我认为沙特人知道二阶效应会激怒美国，但在某种程度上， 由于两国关系的现状， 他们对此感到满意。