How we cite our quotes: Chapter.Paragraph
Quote #7
Her breath always smelled faintly of mint. As head of Special Operations, how many men had she sent to their deaths? […] Perhaps it was easier for her if her breath was sweet. (6.83)
Mrs. Jones isn't as bad as Mr. Blunt—at least she tries to soften the blow. This is one of a handful of hints that Mrs. Jones is more empathetic than her blunt buddy.
Quote #8
"And stay there. I would be inconsolable if you were accidentally shot and killed in the darkness. Although, of course, it would save me four thousand pounds." (9.65)
Keep in mind that Sayle thinks Alex is just a contest winner when he says this to him. That's one bad dude.
Quote #9
For a few seconds he looked up at the moon as if trying to admire it one last time. Then the black water folded over him. (9.95)
This is, as far as we can tell, the first time that Alex actually witnesses someone dying. It's a turning point, both for the plot and for Alex's character development.