In which the devoted and invaluable Nostromo is introduced as a universal factotum in Sulaco, while the noble and English-appearing Charles Gould wrestles quietly with the burden of an infamous silver mine concession that has long shadowed his family’s fortunes and destiny. Amidst the mingling of political intrigue and personal sorrow, Gould’s engagement to a sharp-witted and tender-hearted lady offers a glimpse of hope and resolve against the backdrop of a land haunted by history and the restless echoes of revolution.