Dickon is down by the waterfront near his grandfather's warehouse when he sees a young fishmonger being chased by three older and bigger mercer apprentices. Coming to the aid of the boy, Dickon fights with the three bullies and drives them away. For his part, Dickon looks forward to being apprenticed to the Grocer's Company. Grocer apprentices and mercer apprentices are sworn foes. When he finds out that he has been apprenticed...