Nicely explained..George...I also think that Lord Cutler,irrespective off irrespective of the overwhelming odds he faced,realized realized that this battle could no longer be won by sheer force and their love (Will &and Elizabeth)has has simply overpowered the situation.So So he deciedes 2to choose rationally than logically and gives in thus respecting his agreement with Jack and dying a changed man who respected the will-power of those he faced against.