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#######################################
# buy()
# sell()
# transfer(), to whouse
# transfer(), from whouse
# visit_bank(), deposit
# visit_bank(), withdraw
# elder_brother_wu() repay
# elder_brother_wu() borrow
# mchenry() amount
Type the amount, then press Return.
Press A for 'All'.
Press K to insert three zeroes, or
M for six zeroes.
Press Return alone to abort
########################################
# port_choices()
Type the number of the port you wish
to sail to, or press Return to abort.
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# port status menu (non-hongkong)
Type the letter of your choice:
B: Buy cargo, S: Sell cargo.
Q: Quit trading: End this turn and sail
   to another port.
The warehouse and bank are only
available at Hong Kong.
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# port status menu (hongkong)
Type the letter of your choice:
B: Buy cargo, S: Sell cargo.
Q: Quit trading: End this turn and sail
   to another port.
V: Visit bank (deposit,withdraw).
T: Transfer cargo to,from warehouse.
R: Retire: End the game and receive
   your final score and rank.
The warehouse and bank are only
available at Hong Kong. You may retire
only if your cash and bank account total
a million or more.
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# name_firm()
Enter the name of your trading firm.
This doesn't affect gameplay: it's just
for fun. Use backspace to correct typos.
Press Return when you're done.
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# sea_battle()
You're under attack! Your choices:
F: Fight. Requires at least one gun.
T: Throw cargo. You must have cargo.
R: Run. You can always try to run.
Press Shift F or Shift R for 'turbo'.
You can press F,T,R at any time, to
change your orders.
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# elder_brother_wu()
Elder Brother Wu is the loan shark.
If you have debt, you can pay it now. He
may also loan you money.
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# li_yuen_extortion(): not really needed
########################################
# cash_or_guns(): not really needed
########################################
# mchenry() y/n: not really needed
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# new_gun()
Press Y for yes or N for no.
Each gun takes up ten cargo hold units.
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# new_ship()
Press Y for yes or N for no.
All your cargo and guns will be
transferred to the new ship.