diff --git a/nucypher/characters/lawful.py b/nucypher/characters/lawful.py
index 3e4dfd377..8579b5e1a 100644
--- a/nucypher/characters/lawful.py
+++ b/nucypher/characters/lawful.py
@@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ class Bob(Character):
 
         cleartexts = []
         the_airing_of_grievances = []
-        work_orders = work_orders.values()
+
         for work_order in work_orders:
             try:
                 cfrags = self.get_reencrypted_cfrags(work_order)