Moreover, China would accept nothing but silver bullion in exchange for its goods, so Britian had to look for a more abundant commodity to square its accounts.
The only payment that China would accept for its goods was silver bullion.
China accepted precious metals or paper bills as payment.
A lady is holding her shoes at the beach.
Singing in a church is not a volunteer activity.
A football team in a huddle.
A man naked.
The outriders were well armed and able to defend themselves.
A bright sunny day.