Summary Of Guns Germs And Steel Chapter 6

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In chapter six, Rodan a spear maker heard the sound of gold in his bag and wondered who to invest in his gold, He went to get help from Mathon a gold lender. He explained to the lender how his sister had asked to borrow gold for her husband of his new business. He says if you want to help then help but don't bring tension to yourself by doing it. Mathon says he has a token chest that he has a token for every unpaid loan. He then decides he will not lend the money to his brother in law and take the risk.

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