Brian hits on an idea for a sure-fire money-spinner when heintroduces popcorn to Munty. Steg follows his successjealously. Barbara has her hands full with a demanding client– the leading lady in the Munty Clack Dancers. MeanwhileMunty's most violent gangster, Slasher Morgan orders Howell tomake a truth drug, with unexpected results. There's muchexcitement about the Protector's Wisdom-Giving festival, ahigh point of the Munty cultural year.