They know him pretty intimately.
But they manage to kick him to Hades by the very reason of their being brave men.

I had to take Leonard Boyce as I found him.

And I must admit that I found him a tragically miserable man.

That is how I answered his question--in so many words.
"You're not far wrong," said he.
He picked up cap and stick.
"When I get up to town I shall make my will.

I've never worried about it before.