Chapter 39

Summary

• Struan is greeted by the captain of the White Witch, who tells him that the ship has just arrived from Hong Kong.
• The captain tells Struan that his father is dead and that his body is being brought back to Hong Kong on the White Witch.
• Struan is shocked and saddened by the news.
• The captain tells Struan that his father's will has been found and that Struan is the sole beneficiary.
• Struan is surprised by this and asks for more details about the will.
• The captain tells Struan that the will is being brought to Macau on the White Witch, along with a letter from his father's lawyer.
• Struan thanks the captain and goes to his office to be alone and think.
• Struan reflects on his relationship with his father and the potential impact of his father's death on his business and personal life.
• Struan decides to go to Hong Kong as soon as possible to take care of his father's affairs and to see his father's body.
• Struan plans to bring May-May and Culum with him to Hong Kong.
• Struan also plans to inform Mary about his father's death, as he knows that she will be affected by the news.