Treasure Island - Episode 3

Summary

In this script, the protagonist prepares for a sea voyage with the Squire and Dr. Livesey, awaiting the ship's outfitting in Bristol and the doctor's return from London. The crew is assembled, including the one-legged cook, Long John Silver, who assists in finding tough sailors for the adventure. Suspicion arises when the pirate Black Dog is spotted at Silver's tavern, but Silver's innocence is maintained. The crew boards the Hispaniola, where Captain Smollett expresses concerns about the voyage's secrecy and the crew's trustworthiness, demanding precautions against potential mutiny.

Takeaways

• 🏴‍☠️ The Squire went to Bristol to outfit a ship and faced delays, while the doctor went to London for a replacement physician.
• 📜 The narrator stayed at the Squire's house with Tom Redruth and spent time brooding over a map, dreaming of sea adventures.
• ✉️ The narrator received a letter addressed to Dr. Livesey, revealing that a ship named Hispaniola was ready and purchased for their treasure hunt.
• 👨‍✈️ The letter mentioned the difficulty of finding a crew, but luck brought a man named Long John Silver, a one-legged sailor who became the ship's cook.
• 🛳️ Long John Silver helped in recruiting a tough crew and finding a competent first mate named Arrow.
• ⚓ The narrator and Tom Redruth traveled to Bristol, met with Squire Trelawny, and prepared to sail the next day.
• 🏨 The narrator visited Long John Silver's tavern, the Spyglass, and recognized a pirate named Black Dog, who escaped.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Long John Silver acted convincingly innocent regarding Black Dog's presence, and they reported the incident to Trelawny and Dr. Livesey.
• 🚢 The group boarded the Hispaniola, where Captain Smollett expressed concerns about the voyage, the crew, and the first mate.
• 🗺️ The captain insisted on certain precautions, including the secure storage of gunpowder and arms, and secrecy about the treasure map to prevent mutiny.

Q & A

Why did the Squire go to Bristol?

The Squire went to Bristol to outfit a ship and get ready to go to sea.

What was the doctor's reason for going to London?

The doctor went to London to seek a physician to take over his practice.

What was the protagonist's preoccupation while staying at the Squire's house?

The protagonist spent all of his time brooding over the map and was full of sea dreams and anticipations of strange islands.

What was the name of the ship that was prepared for the journey?

The name of the ship was Hispaniola.

Who was Tom Redruth and what was his role?

Tom Redruth was the Squire's loyal Game Keeper who stayed with the protagonist at the Squire's house.

How did the crew for the ship come together?

The crew was assembled with the help of Long John Silver, an old sailor who also became the ship's cook.

What was the significance of Long John Silver's missing leg?

Long John Silver lost his leg in the service of England, which was considered a strong recommendation as to his character.

Why did Captain Smollett express his concerns about the voyage?

Captain Smollett was concerned about the voyage because he had learned they were going after treasure and felt the crew and first mate were not suitable.

What was the role of the first mate, Mr. Arrow, according to the script?

Mr. Arrow was the first mate of the ship Hispaniola, and he was described as a competent sailor with earrings, though the captain felt he was too chummy with the crew.

What was the Captain's request regarding the storage of gunpowder and arms?

Captain Smollett requested that all the gunpowder and arms be stored under his cabin.

What was the reason Captain Smollett wanted the crew's berths moved?

He wanted the crew's berths moved right beside his cabin for better control and to prevent any possible mutiny.

What was the significance of the map with crosses mentioned in the script?

The map with crosses showed the location of the treasure on an island, and its secrecy was important to prevent mutiny or unrest among the crew.

How did the protagonist react to the encounter with Black Dog at the Spyglass Tavern?

The protagonist was alarmed and suspicious, fearing that Long John Silver might be involved in some villainous conspiracy, but Long John's reaction and actions seemed to convince him of Silver's innocence.