No, that does not explain the subjunctive, because no reason or explanatory fact is introduced by the *quod*. Therefore Allen & Greenough's [§ 592][1] does not apply. Please note that the section you quoted refers to [§ 540][2], which begins thus: > The Causal particles _**quod**_ and _**quia**_ … But _quod_ is not a causal particle here. It does not mean “because.” A simple example for causal clauses, as described by Allen & Greenough (but note that they have plenty of examples themselves): > Profectus est, quod constitutum cum aliquo habuit.<br> > *He set off because he had an appointment with somebody.* He had an appointment—you have it on my authority. > Profectus est, quod constitutum cum aliquo haberet.<br> > *He set off because (or so he said) he had an appointment with somebody.* He said he had an appointment, maybe he did, but I haven't checked. ---- If you wanted to use classic(al) indirect speech, you'd get rid off the *quod* and put the subject in the accusative: > Memento et ipsum servivisse in Aegypto et eduxisse te inde Dominum Deum tuum. (Who led whom out of Egypt? Awkward.) [1]: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/grammar/latin/intermediate-clauses [2]: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/grammar/latin/causal-clauses