Treasure Island - Episode 7
Summary
TLDRIn a gripping tale of adventure, the narrator recounts a daring escape and recapture of the Hispaniola ship amidst treachery and mutiny. After a disastrous battle, the young protagonist, armed with courage and resourcefulness, navigates through treacherous waters, encounters with pirates, and a perilous night at sea. With cunning and determination, he seizes control of the ship, only to face a harrowing confrontation with the cunning Israel Hands, culminating in a dramatic struggle for survival and a desperate return to the stockade.
Takeaways
- 🏥 The doctor's visit to the wounded is a central part of the narrative, highlighting the aftermath of a violent conflict.
- 🔪 The grim reality of war is depicted through the casualties and injuries, with only three of the eight fallen men still alive.
- 🍳 The Squire's offer to cook reflects a sense of camaraderie and the need to maintain morale amidst adversity.
- 🌞 The setting of cooking outside in the hot sun contrasts with the suffering inside, creating a vivid picture of the scene.
- 🗺️ Dr. Livesey's departure with a map, hat, pistols, and a musket suggests a mission of importance and potential danger.
- 🤔 The mention of Ben Gunn and the protagonist's speculation about Dr. Livesey's destination adds an element of mystery.
- 🛶 The discovery of Ben Gunn's boat and the protagonist's plan to cut the Hispaniola adrift shows resourcefulness and determination.
- 🌙 The use of the cover of darkness and fog for the protagonist's plan emphasizes the importance of stealth and timing.
- ⚓️ The cutting of the anchor line and the subsequent drifting of the Hispaniola creates a turning point in the story.
- 🗺️ The protagonist's navigation of the boat and the encounter with the pirates on the Hispaniola adds tension and conflict.
- 🏴☠️ The presence of Long John Silver and the other pirates, along with their drunken state, introduces the antagonists and their internal strife.
- 🔫 The climactic struggle between the protagonist and Israel Hands on the ship, ending with Hands' fall, is a pivotal moment of heroism and survival.
Q & A
What was the condition of the eight men who had fallen in the action?
-Of the eight men who had fallen in the action, only three were still breathing. One of them was a pirate who died within hours, Hunter who never regained consciousness and died the following day, and Captain who was injured but expected to recover.
What specific injuries did Captain Smallit suffer from Dr. Livesey's bullet?
-Captain Smallit suffered from a broken shoulder blade and a nicked lung due to Dr. Livesey's bullet, although not severely. He also had some calf muscles torn by a second bullet.
Why did Dr. Livesey leave the stockade with a map, hat, pistols, a Cutlass, and a musket?
-Dr. Livesey left the stockade to go on an expedition, likely to find Ben Gunn, as he had the map, hat, pistols, a Cutlass, and a musket with him, indicating a preparedness for both navigation and potential danger.
Why did the narrator decide to wash out the house?
-The narrator decided to wash out the house because of the disgust he felt from the stench of blood and the presence of dead bodies around the stockade.
What was the narrator's plan after finding Ben Gunn's boat?
-The narrator planned to cut the Hispaniola adrift, hoping that the pirates would not be able to sail away after their disastrous attack in the morning.
How did the narrator find Ben Gunn's boat?
-The narrator found Ben Gunn's boat in a ditch right below the White Rock, which was a small, crooked structure of tough wood covered with stretched goat skin.
What happened when the narrator tried to cut the anchor line of the Hispaniola?
-As the narrator tried to cut the anchor line, he noticed the tension was very tight. After a gust of wind made the line go limp, he was able to cut most of the strands, leaving only two which he cut when the line went limp again during another shift of the ship.
How did the narrator end up on the Hispaniola after cutting the anchor line?
-After cutting the anchor line, the narrator was caught in the waves and ended up being swept towards the Hispaniola. He managed to grab onto a pole sticking out from the ship's bow and climb onto the deck.
What was the state of the two pirates left on the Hispaniola when the narrator found them?
-Red Cap was found dead with his arms stretched out, and Israel Hands was injured, leaning against a barrel, and asking for brandy.
How did the narrator manage to regain control of the Hispaniola?
-The narrator negotiated with Israel Hands, who agreed to help sail the ship to North Inlet in exchange for food, drink, and treatment for his wound. They made a deal, and with Israel Hands' guidance, the narrator was able to beach the ship.
What happened when the narrator tried to return to the stockade after securing the Hispaniola?
-As the narrator tried to return to the stockade, he was caught by Long John Silver and another pirate after accidentally disturbing their sleep and was held captive.
Outlines
🍲 Aftermath of Battle and Care for the Wounded
The narrative begins with the aftermath of a violent conflict, where the doctor tends to the wounded while the narrator and Jim prepare a meal outside. They are haunted by the groans of the injured. Of the eight men who fell, only three survive, with Hunter and Captain Smallit being the most severely injured. The pirate shot by the doctor succumbs to his wounds, while the captain is told he will recover but must rest. After a meal, the doctor departs on a mission, and the narrator and Gray clean up the gruesome aftermath of the battle, with the narrator feeling a growing sense of disgust and a desire to escape the stockade.
🌊 A Daring Plan to Free the Hispaniola
The narrator devises a plan to cut the Hispaniola adrift, hoping to prevent the pirates from escaping after their failed attack. Using Ben Gunn's peculiar boat, the narrator ventures out at night, guided by the distant lights of the pirates' camp and the anchored ship. Despite the boat's unwieldy nature, the narrator manages to reach the Hispaniola and cuts the anchor line, setting the ship adrift. However, the plan goes awry when the narrator's boat is caught in the ship's wake and he fears being crushed against rocks, leading to a desperate struggle for survival.
🛶 Adrift and the Recapture of the Hispaniola
Awakening to find himself adrift, the narrator observes the Hispaniola sailing north without a crew. Motivated by the prospect of water, he endeavors to board the ship. After a challenging paddle, he manages to leap onto the ship's bow just as it destroys Ben Gunn's boat. The ship is in disarray, with signs of the pirates' debauchery and violence. The narrator encounters Israel Hands, one of the pirates, who is injured and requests brandy. Despite the tension, a temporary truce is formed, with the narrator helping Hands and exploring the ransacked captain's cabin and galley.
⚔️ A Perilous Bargain with Israel Hands
The narrator asserts control over the ship, renaming it under his command and removing the pirate flag. A tense negotiation ensues with Israel Hands, who offers to help sail the ship in exchange for food, drink, and treatment for his wound. The agreement is made to beach the ship at North Inlet. However, as they approach the shore, Hands attempts to betray the narrator, leading to a climactic struggle. The ship's impact with the beach disrupts their fight, and the narrator escapes up the rigging, ultimately threatening Hands with a pistol, bringing a temporary halt to the conflict.
🗡 A Deadly Encounter and the Loss of Israel Hands
The confrontation between the narrator and Israel Hands escalates, with Hands throwing a dagger that pins the narrator's shoulder to the mast. In the ensuing struggle, both pistols are discharged, and Hands falls into the water. The narrator, though injured, manages to free himself and tends to his wound. He then disposes of Red Cap's body overboard and attempts to secure the ship, cutting the main sail to prevent it from capsizing. As night falls, the narrator reflects on his ordeal and the need for luck to survive the night, before setting off to return to his friends at the stockade.
🔥 A Startling Return and Capture by Pirates
The narrator, in high spirits, makes his way back to the stockade, expecting to be celebrated for his bravery. However, upon arrival, he finds signs of a large fire and a smoldering bonfire near the stockade, indicating something has gone amiss. As he approaches, he is startled by the sound of snoring, suggesting his friends are unaware of potential danger. His attempt to return unnoticed ends when he accidentally disturbs a sleeper, leading to his capture by Long John Silver and his pirates, who are now in control of the stockade.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Doctor
💡Stockade
💡Pirate
💡Mutiny
💡Ben Gunn
💡Hispañola
💡Treasure Island
💡Long John Silver
💡Cutlass
💡Jolly Roger
💡Parrot
Highlights
Doctor's visit to the wounded, including Jim and the Squire's volunteer to cook food outside.
Only three out of eight fallen men still breathe, with Hunter and Captain Smallit's conditions described.
Dr. Livesey's departure with map, hat, pistols, Cutlass, and musket, indicating a solo mission.
Gray's confusion about Dr. Livesey's actions and the mention of Ben Gunn.
The protagonist's disgust with the aftermath of battle and the decision to wash out the house.
The protagonist's plan to find Ben Gunn's boat and the subsequent escape from the stockade.
Description of Ben Gunn's unique and portable boat made of tough wood and goat skin.
The protagonist's idea to cut the Hispaniola adrift and the execution of this plan.
Encounter with Long John Silver and the parrot, adding tension to the narrative.
The protagonist's struggle with Ben Gunn's boat in the dark and the eventual fall asleep.
Waking up to find the Hispaniola adrift and the protagonist's decision to board it.
The protagonist's encounter with the drunken pirates, Israel Hands and Red Cap, on the Hispaniola.
The protagonist's claim of captaincy over the ship and the negotiation with Israel Hands.
The dangerous navigation to North Inlet and the protagonist's skillful handling of the ship.
The climactic fight between the protagonist and Israel Hands, leading to Hands' downfall.
The protagonist's survival after being pinned by a dagger and the aftermath of the battle.
The protagonist's return to the stockade, the discovery of the fire, and the encounter with Long John Silver.
Transcripts
old quiet now the doctor said I'll see
to the wounded
Jim and I will make something to eat the
Squire volunteered
we cooked outside in the hot sun trying
not to listen to the loud groans from
the doctor's patients
of the eight men who had fallen in the
action only three still breathed
Hunter Captain smallit and one of the
Pirates shot by the doctor
the pirate died within hours
Hunter never regained Consciousness and
died the following day the captain was
luckier
job Anderson's bullet broke your
shoulder blade and nicked your lung but
not badly the doctor told him
the second bullet tore some calf muscles
but you'll recover for the next few
weeks don't walk or move your arm if you
can help it
after eating The Squire and the doctor
sat and talked beside the captain for a
while
a little past noon Dr libsy grabbed his
hat and pistols strapped on a Cutlass
and put the map in his pocket
with a musket over his shoulder he
crossed the north side of the fence and
set off briskly through the trees
gray took his pipe out of his mouth when
he saw the doctor go and said is Dr
Livesey mad
no I replied he's the sanest person I
know
well gray said if he's not insane then I
am I just saw him climb over The
Stockade
he's probably going to see Ben Gunn I
said
it's too bad Mr Gunn wants people to
come alone
the doctor is enjoying the cool Woods
while we're roasting inside this
stockade
I hate the stink of blood and all these
dead bodies around
help me wash out the house gray said
we scrubbed the blood off the floor and
I also washed the cookware but my
disgust only grew stronger
I wanted to leave but I knew they
wouldn't let me go so I decided to wait
and slip out when nobody was watching
but I needed a good reason to leave my
friends I'll go find Ben Gunn's boat I
told myself
foreign
I filled my pockets with biscuits so I
wouldn't be hungry and I took two
pistols gunpowder and some bullets
while the Squire and gray helped the
captain with his bandages I bolted over
the fence and into the trees before
anyone noticed I was far away
I'll head east so the Pirates won't see
me from the Anchorage and then I'll go
south I thought as I snuck through the
tall Woods
by late afternoon I had come to the cool
beach and was walking alongside the
tumbling surf
when I was far enough South I took cover
in thick bushes and crept warily up a
ridge near a bit of Sandy land sticking
out from the shore
I was right between the Sea and the
Anchorage which was protected from the
force of the ocean by Skeleton Island
the Hispaniola was still and quiet
floating on an unbroken mirror of water
but the Jolly Roger hanging from her
mast
I saw a familiar pirate sitting in a
shoreboat alongside the ship talking and
laughing with two men leaning over the
ship's Stern
Long John Silver I whispered to myself
they were much too far away from me to
overhear or see them clearly but all at
once I heard the most horrid unearthly
screaming
[Music]
what's that I thought startled
but then I spotted the bright plumage of
a bird perching on Long John's wrist oh
it's just the parrot I saw it
Long John shoved off in the boat and
rode for sure
the two other Pirates one was the man
with the Red Cap stayed on the ship and
went below
the sun set behind Spyglass Hill fog
Rose and the light began to fade
I must hurry if I'm going to find Ben
Gunn's boat I told myself it's going to
get dark soon
the White Rock visible above the trees
was about 200 yards away and I crawled
on all fours among the bushes
by the time I touched the Rock's rough
sides the area was hard to see clearly
but right below in a ditch was Ben
Gunn's boat
it was a very small crooked structure of
tough wood covered with stretched goat
skin
I can't imagine a full-size man in this
I muttered
there was one low seat a kind of
stretcher in the front and a double
paddle for propulsion
I had never seen such a boat it looked
as if it had been made by some ancient
semen but it was light and portable
after having found Ben Gunn's boat I
should have returned to The Stockade but
suddenly I had a great idea
I'll cut the Hispaniola adrift I said to
myself
the Pirates after the morning's
disastrous attack might pull up the
anchor and sail away
Long John left his men on the ship
without a shoreboat I thought
it'll be easy the fog is covering
everything tonight will be perfect for
my plan
I ate my biscuit and waited for dark
as daylight disappeared an absolute
Blackness settled over Treasure Island I
picked up Ben Gunn's boat
only two points were visible on the
landscape
one was the great fire where the Pirates
were drinking in the swamp
and the other was a mere blur of light
in the dark fog the anchored ships cabin
window the tide was out and I sank in
swampy sand to my ankles before I got to
the water's edge
wading in and with some strength and
skill I set Ben gun's boat in the water
[Music]
Ben Gunn's boat I soon discovered was a
very safe boat for a person my size
it was quite buoyant but crooked and
difficult to manage
even Ben Gunn himself had admitted the
boat was hard to handle until you got
used to it
the boat turned every direction but the
one I wanted to go and most of the time
I went sideways
but fortunately as I paddled the tide
swept me along and soon the Hispaniola
loomed right in front of me Pitch Black
in the Darkness
slowly I saw her spars the poles
supporting the rigging and the hull take
shape
the closer I got to the ship the faster
the current grew
soon I was alongside the ship and next
to the thick twined rope of the anchor
line I grabbed hold
a few Cuts with my pocket knife and
Hispaniola will float out with a tide I
said to myself
then I noticed how tightly stretched the
anchor line was
the tension is so tight it's like a bow
string I thought if I cut this line when
the ship is pulling so hard against the
anchor my boat and I could be knocked
clean out of the water
it's too dangerous
but then a light wind started blowing
from the southwest
the wind caught the Hispaniola and the
ship shifted position just a bit I felt
the anchor line go limp in my grasp and
decided to go ahead and cut the rope
I took out my pocket knife opened it
with my teeth and cut one thick strand
after another
soon The Vessel was held in place by
only two strands which had tightened up
once more
when the Rope becomes loose again I said
to myself I'll cut these last strands
while I waited for a good gust of wind
someone opened a window in the stern
something was thrown out and it splashed
in the water an empty bottle probably
you stupid swab one man shouted I
deserve a bigger share of the money
I recognized the voice of Israel hands
and deduced that he was the other pirate
left on the ship with red cap
the name I started calling the man in
the red nightcap
they were drunk and arguing
you're a dog Red Cap shouted back
you won't get any more the men argued
and cursed at each other
they'll be trying to kill each other
soon I thought
but they quieted down again and drank
some more
meanwhile I'm sure the glow of the great
campfire burned warmly through the trees
someone was singing an old sailor song
but what another crew was still alive
of the ship that sailed with seven day
five
at last another strong Breeze came and
the ship shifted I felt the Rope go limp
once more and with a good tough effort I
cut the last thick strands
the ship began to turn spinning slowly
across the current
I paddled furiously to avoid being
flooded by the ship's wake but I
couldn't get out of the way of the huge
turning changer
Lord save me I prayed as I lay down flat
in the bottom of my little boat
all I could think of was being crushed
on the jagged rocks
I'm going to die I cried as I shut my
eyes tight
I must have laying in Ben Gunn's boat
for hours beaten to and fro by the waves
drenched with the flying Ocean Spray and
expecting death at every moment
gradually weariness and numbness
overtook me and I fell asleep in my sea
tossed little boat I dreamed of home and
the old Admiral bembo
[Music]
I awoke and found myself still tossing
in the sea
sun was Rising behind Spyglass Hill and
from my perspective I could see one side
of the Hill descending into the sea
this side of spyglass was Bare with
Cliffs about 50 feet high and Fallen
rocks spilling into the ocean at its
base
I was about a quarter of a mile out at
Sea and my first thought was to paddle
in but I soon gave up that idea
just look at those huge waves crashing
on the Rocks I said to myself
I'll be dashed to Pieces even if I could
make it through the waves I'd die trying
to climb the cliffs I'll never reach
land I cried frightened
but the boat instantly righted itself
among the surging waves
I mustn't panic I told myself
if I don't disturb the boat's balance I
can paddle over one side in between
swells
it was slow and tiring work but I made
progress
then suddenly I saw a familiar sight not
half a mile away the Hispaniola was
sailing North
nobody's steering I realize if I can
board the ship I can return it to the
captain
and there's drinking water on board I
can taste it already
the thought of a cool drink motivated me
to try to reach the ship so I sat up and
started paddling
I had to stop and bail water out of the
boat occasionally
but I swiftly learned to glide through
the waves with only occasional blasts of
water and foam hitting me in the face
but within moments a huge swell rose up
underneath me and the ship's bow Sprint
was right over my head
without thinking I leaped I grabbed onto
the long pole sticking out from the
front of the ship with one hand and
wedged my foot between two ropes
as I clung there panting a dull and
sickening thud told me that the ship had
struck and crushed Ben Gunn's boat
I was saved but now I had no way to get
off the Hispaniola
ha
I barely climbed onto the bow Sprint
when a sail filled up with another
Breeze and flapped sharply sounding like
a gunshot
the sale almost hit me nearly tossing me
into the sea
quickly I crawled along the bow sprit
and tumbled headfirst onto the deck
from where I landed I couldn't see
anyone but the deck not cleaned since
the Mutiny was dirty with footprints
a broken bottle tumbled to and fro
suddenly the Hispaniola went right into
the wind and the whole ship shuttered
with a horrible sound
at the same moment the Mainsail boom
groaned and swung aside and that's when
I saw the two Pirates
Red Cap was stiff and flat on his back
with his arms stretched out like a cross
nearby Israel hands was leaning against
a barrel his chin on his chest his hands
lying open before him on the deck and
his face definitely White
the ship kept rising and falling turning
this way in that as the boom swung to
and fro and the Mast groaned loudly
under the strain
blasts of sea spray occasionally
drenched the deck and the men's body
swayed with every movement of the ship
the deck was stained with splashes of
dark blood
have they killed each other I wondered
suddenly Israel hands turned and moaned
with pain
his jaw was hanging open and I felt pity
for him until I remembered he had
planned to kill us
are you all right Mr hands I asked
keeping my distance
get me some Brandy he croaked as he
rolled his eyes to try and focus them
he may be dying I thought I raced down
the stairs to the captain's cabin
what have they done I gasped as I looked
at the mess in the cabin
anything that had been locked was broken
open in the Pirates search for the map
mud covered the floor where they'd sat
drinking
the white walls were smeared with dirty
handprints and dozens of empty bottles
clinked together in the corners
the Doctor's Medical book lay open on
the table half of the page is torn out
they probably used the pages to light
their pipes I fought in disgust as the
lamp still cast its Smoky glow
I went into the galley the barrels were
gone and empty bottles were lying
everywhere
they were drunk the whole time I said
I found a bottle with some Brandy left
and discovered some biscuits pickled
fruits cheese and a bunch of raisins
I came on Deck went to the water supply
and had a good deep drink
then I gave Israel hands the brandy
bottle the pirate gulped all he could
I by Thunder he said I needed some
Brandy
I sat down and ate are you hurt much I
asked if that doctor was aboard grab the
pirate I'd be all right but I have no
luck he pointed to redcap
that swab is good and dead then he
looked at me
and where did you come from
I'm taking possession of this ship Mr
hands I said please regard me as your
captain until further notice
he looked at me angrily but said nothing
I don't like your flag Mr hands I told
him I ran and pulled down their black
flag and threw it overboard
God Save the King I yelled Captain
silver has lost
the pirate watched me slyly his chin his
chest
I reckon Captain Hawkins he said at last
you'll want to get ashore now let's talk
why yes I've replied with all my heart
Mr hands talk on
I sat down again and continued eating
I
I again nodding at the corpse we put the
sails up to get her back to the island
well he's dead now so who will sail the
ship you can't you're just a boy
now if you give me food and drink and an
old handkerchief to tie up my wound I'll
tell you how to sail her that's fair I
think
I won't go back to Captain kid's
Anchorage I said
I'm going to North Inlet and we'll Beach
the ship there
I know I lost and you have the better of
me admitted the pirate North Inlet fine
I'd help you sail up to execution doc if
you asked me by Thunder
good I said confidently we have a deal
then
suddenly his tone changed that's enough
of this nonsense he declared
the Tide's low enough take my orders
Captain Hawkins and we'll sail in and be
done with it
navigation was delicate and tricky but
Israel hands was an excellent pilot
we'll beat her there he pointed
it's fine flat sand no wind with trees
all around get ready now boy we're near
the beach
steer right a little steady right steady
steady now my lad he commanded sail the
bow into the wind
I swung the Hispaniola around rapidly
and pointed her bow toward the wooded
Shore
I was so busy I'd almost forgotten my
danger but a sudden uneasiness seized me
and I turned my head
Mr hands was coming at me with the
dagger in his right hand
I screamed and he roared like a charging
bull as he jumped toward me
I leaped away letting go of the wheel
which struck him sharply across the
chest I ran to the main Mast threw a
pistol from my pocket and took aim I
pulled the trigger but nothing happened
the gunpowder's wet I cursed
not your lucky day Jim
laugh the pirate the wounded hands moved
fast
using the main Mast as a shield I waited
every nerve tingling
he came at me from one side of the Mast
and then the other as I dodged back and
forth
just then the Hispaniola struck the
beach shuddered and tipped to one side
until the deck stood at a 45 degree
angle both of us fell over rolling
almost together with the body of redcap
tumbling after us
I got up first but I had no place to run
so I sprang up onto the rigging climbing
hand over hand
your luck has run out Jim yelled hands
as he threw the dagger at me
it missed but I didn't stop to breathe
until I reached the cross piece on the
mast
I quickly changed the gunpowder in one
pistol and started to reload the other
Israel hands pulled himself into the
ropes with a groan retrieved the dagger
and put it between his teeth
then slowly and painfully he began to
climb I finished reloading when he was
about a third of the way up
with a pistol in each hand I shouted one
more step Mr hands and I'll blow your
brains out
dead men don't fight you no I added with
a chuckle
his eyebrows Rose and he stopped
haha I laughed
the pirate took the dagger from his
mouth GM he said I reckon we'll have to
make a deal
I'd have killed you if that ship hadn't
beat just then bad luck for me again
as he spoke his right hand went back
over his shoulder
then something sang like an arrow
through the air and I felt a blow and
then a sharp sting
he had pinned my shoulder to the Mast
with his dagger
in the horrible pain and surprise of the
moment and without my intention both my
pistols went off and fell from my hands
they didn't fall alone with a choked cry
Israel hands fell off the ropes and
plunged headfirst into the water
[Music]
oddly enough my shuttering helped
the knife which I thought had stuck me
to the Mast so securely it really almost
missed me completely
I was held to the Mast only by a mere
pinch of skin and my shutter tore it
away
blood ran down my back faster but I was
free I pulled my coat and shirt away
moved to the opposite side of the ship
and climbed down on that side
nothing could make me go down the ropes
above where Israel had fallen I went
below deck and did what I could for my
wound
I was in pain but the wound was neither
deep nor dangerous in order to bother me
too much to use my arm
back up on the top deck I looked around
and saw Red Cap
he was leaning against the side of the
ship like some horrible life-sized
puppet
he looks easier to move now I said to
myself
after what I had been through another
dead body didn't bother me so I grabbed
his belt and with one good heave threw
him overboard
he went in with a splash but his Red Cap
came off and remained floating in the
water
the evening Breeze started whistling
softly through the Rope lines and
rattled the sails
the wind may be a danger to the ship I
thought
I was able to get the front sails down
but the Mainsail was too difficult to
manage when the ship tipped the Mainsail
had swung out so that now a foot or two
of the sail was under water
I got my knife and cut the lines that
usually raise and lower the sail and the
loose canvas dropped instantly into the
water
now both the Hispaniola and I must hope
for a little luck I said
I suddenly realized the sun had set and
the air was getting chilly so I let
myself drop softly overboard
the water barely reached my waist and I
waited ashore as the breeze whistled
blow among the Pines
I wanted to get to my friends and boast
that I had recaptured the ship
single-handedly
even Captain smallit will admit I'm
resourceful and brave I thought
he may even want to give me a medal or
something I laughed out loud at that
[Laughter]
in High Spirits I set out for The
Stockade and before long I was near the
hill where I'd first encountered Ben
Gunn
in the distance I could see a glow
against the sky and thought Ben Gunn was
cooking his supper why is he so careless
I wondered if I can see his fire so can
Long John
gradually the night became darker I kept
tripping over tree roots and stumbling
into sand pits until the moon finally
Rose and gave me some light
I continued walking sometimes running
impatiently to The Stockade
I must stay alert I thought I don't want
my friends to shoot me by mistake
as the moon climbed higher the glow
appeared among the trees again
this time the fire resembled The red-hot
Embers of a smoldering bonfire somewhere
near the stockade
by the time I reached the fence I saw
the remains of what must have been an
immense fire at the side of the house
did something go wrong while I was
absent I wondered I climbed the fence
got on my hands and knees and crawled
without a sound toward the corner of the
house as I drew near I heard my friends
snoring peaceful in their sleep and the
unpleasant noises sounded like music to
me
if Long John was creeping in on them
like this my friends would all be dead
by Daybreak I said to myself
I shouldn't have left them with so few
men remaining to guard the house
I crept in I should lie down in my usual
place I thought with a chuckle and enjoy
the looks on their faces when they find
me in the morning
[Music]
my foot struck a sleeper's leg and he
turned and groaned but didn't wake and
then suddenly a shrill voice screamed
from the darkness
Pieces of Me
Pieces Of Eight Pieces Of Eight
long transparent I whispered my body
froze with fear as the sleepers awoke
and jumped up
who goes there roared Long John Silver
I turned to run slammed violently
against one person jumped back and ran
into the arms of the second man he held
me tight as I struggled against his grip
bring a torch dick said Long John
one of the Pirates left the log house
and returned with a long piece of
burning wood
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