Treasure Island, Chapter 9: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Hawkins boards the Hispaniola, where Mr. Arrow welcomes the party and Captain Smollett requests a private discussion.
2. Smollett criticizes the voyage’s leaked secrets, the crew’s selection, and Arrow’s excessive familiarity with the sailors.
3. He demands that weapons move aft, Trelawney’s people sleep near the cabin, and the map remain secret.
4. Livesey mediates, and Trelawney reluctantly accepts the precautions rather than letting Smollett resign.
5. The men move powder and change berths; Long John questions the delay but promptly obeys the captain.
6. Smollett sends Hawkins away from the gun to work for the cook, deepening the boy’s dislike.

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Smollett explains why he demands precautions without making a definite accusation of mutiny. His sense of duty conflicts with Trelawney’s resentment.

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