Thanks Pete So that's why the Bocchicchios get their fee paid in advance!
There was no hostage for Sollozzo because civilian Michael was no threat
As a matter of interest, if a meeting is arranged, say, between two warring families, do they hire hostages, for -
1. each other or
2. themselves
I reckon it is all about guaranteeing the safety of their Guest. I don't think they hire hostages for themselves
So depending on the circumstances, I reckon, Vito would hire the hostage for the other family because he is the formidable, bigger threat same as Sollozzo did for civilian Michael
