Old friend Quote by Jack Higgins
““shoulder again and she was laughing. “You can rot in hell, Dillon.” Dillon said, “For God’s sake, no,” and half-slipped to the floor. “Now don’t be silly, old friend, make it easy on yourself. Just get up.” Which Dillon did, at the same time he was drawing the Colt from the ankle holster, ramming the muzzle into the side of Rupert Dauncey’s head, and pulling the trigger. There was an explosion of bone fragments and blood, the hollow point cartridge doing its work, and Dauncey dropped the Walther and fell back against the side of the door. Dillon pushed and sent him out into space. He grabbed at the Airstair door and closed it. He turned and found that Kate Rashid had put the Eagle on automatic and was reaching for her purse. She took out a small pistol, but he lunged, wrestled it from her, and tossed it to the back of the plane. She was hysterical with rage and””
About This Quote
A violent confrontation erupts as Dillon, desperate to survive, kills Rupert and wrestles a pistol from a frantic Kate, highlighting brutal survival instincts under extreme pressure.
In simple terms: Desperate survival in a chaotic shootout
Key Takeaway
Violence can be a ruthless means of self‑preservation
Themes
survival
violence
betrayal
chaos
power dynamics
Mood
tense
frantic
grim
Type
narrative
dramatic
action
When to use this quote
- combat on a plane
- hostage situation
- betrayal among allies
- high‑stakes escape
Key Concepts
weaponry
mortality
trust
authority
Practical Applications
- writing intense action scenes
- illustrating character desperation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this moment reveal about Dillon's moral limits?
- How does the setting amplify the tension?
