assertion not always signed

[Cantor, Scott]

> DEBUG log attached to the ticket. I'll see about adding relevant configuration
> to the ticket.

No need, the DEBUG log led me to the issue that caused this. It's akin to having a tooth removed and ending up curing a sprained ankle, it was just a bizarre interaction that I didn't remember until I saw the log message, but I had noted the signature quirk in the bug.

-- Scott