Treasure Island Post 4: Chapters 7-9

Chapter 7

Jim feels stymied by the preparation for the trip to Treasure Island, as it has been delayed. His spirits are lifted once he finds out that Trelawny sent a letter to Dr. Livesey. The letter describes the type of ship they'll be using, and other details, like the crew. Speaking of which, Trewlany had trouble finding a crew until he came across Long John Silver.

Long John Silver's ™ Quick-service
Seafood Restaurant

Silver says that he misses the sea, and that he wants to be the ship's cook (hence the popular restaurant being named after this fictitious character). The gang departs the next morning to meet Trelawney. He tells them that they will set sail the next day.


Chapter 8

I don’t put much faith in your discoveries . . . but I will say this, John Silver suits me.

Trelawney gives Jim a note to give to Silver at the tavern in town, the Spy-glass. Silver isn't quite as scraggly as Jim thought he'd be. Suddenly, a man gets up and leaves the bar where Jim is meeting Silver. Jim sees the man who got up and left and identifies him as no other than Black Dog! He tells Silver. Jim has a bad view of Black Dog, and so does Silver. Jim and Silver stroll down the dock talking about sea life and the sort. Silver, Dr. Livesey, and Jim all become acquainted with each other.


Chapter 9

The gang boards the ship. They meet Mr. Arrow, a crew member. Trelawney gets along well with him. Trelawny's relationship with the captain, however, is a whole new story. The captain's name is Smollett (attractive, right?). Smollett is a pessimist. He talks bad about the crew, and openly tells everyone about his bad feelings about the journey. In addition, Smollett says that there's been too much talk about the treasure, but Trelawny swears he's told no one. When Smollett leaves, Dr. Livesey says he has put his trust it Silver and Smollett.