Captain Craig Barkley Lloyd,

who has twice now tolerated my presence under way with unfailing patience and good humor

and for the crew of USCG (WHEC 724) Munro EPAC Patrol Spring 2007:

Now,

for the information of all hands,

for service above and beyond the call of duty,

you are hereby awarded the Most Meritorious Order of the Quill Pen

in recognition of the aid and assistance provided in the setting, characterizations, and plotting of this novel.

Thank you.

It looked as if a night of dark intent

Was coming, and not only a night, an age.

Someone had better be prepared for rage.