Treasure Island, Chapter 29 summary

What happens

1. The five pirates return from their council and give Silver a black spot cut from Dick’s Bible.
2. George Merry lists four complaints, including Silver’s handling of the voyage, his deal with the enemy, and his protection of Jim.
3. Silver blames the crew’s interference, defends keeping Jim as a hostage, and stresses their need for medical care.
4. Silver produces the treasure chart, exciting the pirates, but George questions how they can escape without a ship.
5. Silver threatens George and offers to resign, prompting the crew to demand that he remain captain.
6. Silver gives Jim the black spot, assigns George sentry duty, and sleeps while Jim worries about their danger.

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What to notice

Silver turns the crew’s accusation back on them. His possession of the chart gives him the advantage despite their lack of a ship.

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