Culum accuses Struan of being a murderer, pirate, opium smuggler, and adulterer
Struan tells Culum about his past and the history of the Struan family
Struan explains that he is the Tai-Pan of the Noble House and must defend the land against all enemies
Struan gives Culum a knife and asks if he is willing to defend the land and the Noble House
Culum says he is willing to defend the land, but not the Noble House or its ways
Struan disinherits Culum and tells him he must leave Hong Kong
Struan tells Culum he will be the Tai-Pan when he returns and must be ready to defend the Noble House and its interests
Struan advises Culum to use both strength and humility in his leadership
Struan tells Culum he must choose his own path and will support him in whatever he decides
British naval invasion described, with two frigate ships defeating Chinese defenses at the Bogue
Chinese send fleet of junks and fireboats against the two ships, but they are easily destroyed
Frigate ships able to maneuver easily and have superior firepower compared to Chinese junks, which are designed for different types of waters and winds