"This was Siddy Clancy, and until now he had only ever heard the name. It was the Southeast equivalent of meeting a Hollywood star.
Freddie nodded once more and the car pulled away sharply, wheel spinning out of the car park and nearly causing an accident as it barrelled down Dagenham Heathway towards A13.
Freddie puffed up like some peacock. Grinning, he grabbed Jimmy in an arm lock and started singing, 'We're in the money.'
Jimmy caught up in the enthusasm, and sang along.
"Fucking hell, Fred, Siddy Clancy. What a turn up!"
Freddie was serious suddenly.
'He's a cunt, and I'm going to fuck him up.'
Jimmy wasn't sure he had heard right, Siddy Clancy was a bad man, a dangerous fuck. No One in their right mind would try to have him over, but he kept that pearl of wisdom to himself.
Freddieput a finger to his lips as he said, 'You keep this close to your chest, and you can work with him alongside of me. I'll show you the ropes, son. OK?'
Jimmy nodded as he expected to. But he felt cold all of a sudden. Those were heavy-duty people and they were not really in his class, but he kept his own counsel.
Inside the warmth of the pub Freddie made his way straight over to a crowd of girls who were drinking at the bar."