Too much enthusiasm can become a nuisance.
Roland and his group were realizing the profound wisdom behind this simple adage. They were surrounded by the overly enthusiastic crowd of Plymouth, drowning in a sea of dazzling products and loud hawking with waves of dizziness swirling in their heads.
"Try some fried potato strips! Crispy and juicy!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? In Albion, how can you not eat fried fish? This is a bona fide local specialty!"
"Freshly baked scones, look at this. Still warm!"
"Try our stargazing pie at our shop!"
"Our girls offer gentle service!"
"Our bathhouse provides all kinds of enjoyable soap recovery programs!"
This enthusiasm... seemed to be in oversupply from any angle. Although serving customers is the basic principle for merchants, and port cities like this do have a strong commercial atmosphere, Roland and his party still felt overwhelmed.
