How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"For these were not ordinary men; they were seasoned professional soldiers. Unless he was grossly mistaken, thought Bourne, the depth of experience and range of influence in that room was staggering." (24.98)
Bourne is confronted with the old soldiers Villiers has gathered. He is staggered by the experience and professionalism and influence, just as we as readers are supposed to be staggered by experience, professionalism and influence. Seasoned professionalism, in The Bourne Identity, gets the blood pumping.