Chapter 122 Personally, I am of the opinion that older men of experience, Who have smelled powder and have been wounded, Are of more value than mere youthful exuberance, Which has not yet been disciplined. However, I seem to be in the minority in this belief. Brave, undisciplined men have no chance Against the discipline and valor of other men. . —General George S. Patton . ABADDON The musky stench of sweat, fear and anticipation, filled the freight elevator as Abaddon's men waited for the black-eyed girl to give the signal. He stared up through the open ceiling panel at Eligor, who clung to the lift cables, peering through a crack in the external doors. While Angelics could fly, their wings did little but add weight in the tight confinement of an elevator shaft. "Report?" he

