Chapter 11

Summary

• The China Cloud is sailing towards Hong Kong in a rainstorm.
• Dinner of seafood, vegetables, and pastries is being served.
• Robb and Culum are worried about their deal with Jin-qua and Chinese pirates.
• Struan reassures them that they are not in as much trouble as they think.
• Struan explains that they have a clipper ship, 19 skilled captains, and a monopoly on opium trade.
• They also have a reputation for fairness, which will help them in future negotiations.
• Struan advises Culum and Robb to learn from their mistakes and not treat Chinese as equals.
• Struan advises that they should continue trading with Chinese, but also be prepared to defend themselves.
• Struan advises to never allow emotions to cloud judgment in business.
• Orlov thinks Culum will cause Struan problems, but does not specify what they are.
• Struan has received a visit from Shevaun Tillman and considers the possibility of her being a virgin.
• Struan offers to sell land to Brock, but Brock refuses and plans to win it at auction.
• Struan says he will not bid on land, but will take land he originally intended to purchase.
• Brock is angry and says he will win the land no matter what.
• Struan says the hill (which Brock wants) is not worth what Brock is willing to pay for it.
• Struan says he has enough money to pay off debts.
• Brock says Struan's debts must be paid before land auction.
• Struan says he will pay off debts before auction.