- It's party time, Shmoopsters—specifically Boston Tea Party time.
- Octavian doesn't hear about it until the day after, and even then, doesn't really understand what it all means.
- He just thinks it's the same old shenanigans by the Sons of Liberty.
- Dr. Trefusis and he walk along the wharves talking about their usual stuff.
- In the harbor, tea litters the water completely; men in boats are trying to shove it underwater.