Every springtime the city of Bay"s Point erupted in a display of gaudy appreciation of the season"s changing. The latitude meant that the festival was held much nearer to the longest day than it would have been had the city been down nearer the southern coasts. The temperature did not detract from the lavish displays put on by all in the city. There was colour on every street. Would-be criminals danced and mingled with their intended victims as all crime was put on hold for this one day, and food was distributed wherever possible. Much of the gaiety was paid for by a fund called the "Duke"s Levy", which came from the city taxes. It was a magnanimous gesture by a rare Duke named Beswetheric, some time in the past. Aside from being a pirate, he knew the value of loyal men and his gesture had
