Such action risked legal reprisals, but ultimately none transpired. In Slipi to the west, soldiers reportedly risked their lives to protect civilians. During the fighting, he risked his own safety to assist wounded soldiers. If the emperor rejected a court conference decision, he risked alienating his high ministers. When the latter succeeded, Conroy risked having no influence over her. During the attack he reportedly risked his life to protect an injured umpire. Romaine tells him she couldn't have risked it. If Rosecrans fought, he risked being driven back into McLemore's Cove. Those contravening this risked the death penalty. He would have risked his ships and crews on an expressly forbidden opportunity. Workers who remained discontented risked the Gestapo's informants. Wodehouse risked severe punishment for the communication, but managed to evade the German censor. Had she made substantial withdrawals, the Bank would have risked default. Without one he risked severe punishment at the hands of the patrollers. Police stated that both parties risked prosecution.