Investing in cargoes from the New World proves profitable, but while Marlowe invests in tobacco and potatoes Will would rather invest in a new theatre forcing him to make a strange deal with Greene.
Marlowe invests profitably in a cargo of tobacco and potatoes from the New World whilst joining Greene in mocking Will's lack of Latin. Will is planning to build a new theatre in Southwark with actor-manager Burbage but lacks funds and agrees to a loan from Greene who consequently demands a pound of flesh if Will cannot repay him. Taken to court by Greene Will must now rely on the much despised acting skills of Kate to save him - as well as her ability to keep someone else's secret.—don @ minifie-1