sentences:  At the beginning, they have the option to either start without any cash but five guns, or with some cash and a debt.The basic strategy of the game is to buy goods (opium, silk, arms, and general cargo) at a low price and sell them at a higher price.Silk, arms, and general cargo have no special features; opium is special in that it can be confiscated at random points by the local authorities, resulting in a fine for the player.