Struan and May-May are discussing the loud construction noise in their new home and May-May's belief that the house is being affected by malevolent spirits.
May-May explains the concept of Feng-shui, the alignment of the house with the natural world, and how a house with bad Feng-shui can attract evil spirits.
Struan agrees to consult with Feng-shui experts and address the noise issue, and May-May apologizes for getting jealous of Struan's interaction with Shevaun.
Struan and Robb are discussing the arrival of the mail ship and the presence of Maureen Quance, whose husband is currently hiding in a brothel.
Struan instructs Robb to find Aristteles Quance and keep him isolated until the evening dance, and to invite Maureen Quance and her family to stay on a smaller ship until the next day.
Struan also mentions a boxing match and the potential for conflict between two groups of Chinese. He plans to handle the boxing match and try to make peace between the groups.