Taļ-Tsieng, land of contrastes, see and mountain, sun and mist. Glade to welcome you in this thriving and cosmopolitan independent enclave, fisc tax heaven and crossroads of... any kind of trade. Your most humble and obedient servant, Wang Ho, that malicious gossips call General Satan, ain't but a humble tradesman. Don't listen the old wives' tales wich make out of me the officious master of this city. At most, is it true that to contribute to my collections will bring you luck. It avoids accidents to your boat and custom officers curiosity to your cargo. A bit queer indeed, but it's statistical. | |