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Jack Rackham Appreciation Week – Favorite Scene

That’s enough. You, sit down. And the rest of you,
please listen closely. 

I never approved of
Eleanor Guthrie’s harsh mothering of this place. I believe my record on
that issue is in good order. That said, if you’re
going to behave like children, then I will be your daddy. 

When this meeting
breaks, I will address the street, your crews, and I will persuade them that a
defense of this place isn’t just desirable, it is critical to their ability to
call themselves men. I’ll have them in such
a state that any captain in this room who speaks in opposition to this plan, opposition borne from what? A fear of losing? Will not long call
himself captain. Hmm? 

I’m committed to
this. Charles is committed
to this. Captain Flint will be
returning soon. He is most committed
to this. And if that weren’t
enough, you will recall that Anne and I have put thousands of pieces into your
pockets in contemplation of the day when your cooperation would be called upon
to defend this place. 

That day is today, and
you will answer the call.