Dallas Hinton:

DH> I don't think I can agree with you, Anton.  There's
DH> nothing in either statement to suggest consent.  "Took
DH> my leave" does imply, imo, communicating with the
DH> group/person ("goodbye, see you later") while the first
DH> form implies only that the person left.

You are right, Dallas. One can take one's leave even no one
is willing to give it!

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