Point Blank: J.E. MacDonnell

Cynical, careless of other opinion, Pelican's reprobates went about their dirty assignments not knowing that most of the men of the flotillas looked on them with a sort of respectful awe. And they had precisely the right leader in 'Dutchy' Holland. 'This information is top secret. If I hear any man blabbing about it, I'll have his blood for breakfast. It is a highly dangerous mission. Not all hands will be required to perform it. In short, this is a volunteer job. I have deliberately asked for and given approval on that, which should convince some of you how I feel about our chances. Right. Those who want to stay behind...'