Chapter 26
When Hands suggests throwing the body overboard, he says it's okay, because a body is just a body. Jim then told hands that the Spirit never dies, so Hands shouldn't throw him overboard. Hands claims that the brandy is too strong for his head, and asks for wine instead. Jim honors his request, in addition to sneaking below the floor and spying on Hands. Hands pulls out a knife, and hides it in his pocket. Later, when Jim feels relaxed, Hands attacks him. They get into a fight, and Jim eventually ends up climbing up the mast, and then getting a knife thrown at him, pinning him through his shirt to the mast. With little ambivalence, Jim shoots Hands, and he falls into the water.
Chapter 27
After watching Hands bob up to the surface of the water, and then sink to the bottom for good, Jim climbs down the mast. After examining his wound, Jim pushes the other dead man overboard. Jim decides to swim to shore after noticing he's the only person on the ship. After reaching shore, Jim looks for the stockade. Finding the excess firewood being burned ambiguous, Jim quietly sneaks in, finding everyone asleep. The parrot squeals, "Pieces of Eight!" and Jim tries to escape, but is held back.
Chapter 28
Silver tells Jim that he reminds himself of what he was like when he was his age. Silver also tells Jim that Dr. Livesey was grateful to be rid of Jim (a statement that Jim only sort of believes). Jim notices that Silver is having trouble keeping his men under control (only six pirates remain). Jim spills the beans by telling everyone how he had cut the rope on the Hispaniolia and killed Israel Hands. Jim also boldly tells Silver that he is not afraid of him. Silver tries testing his power over the other pirates, but they all gather up in the corner, leaving Jim and Silver in the other corner. Silver tells Jim that the other men are close to another conspiricy, and that he and Jim need to count on each other to save each other's lives. Silver tells Jim that he will play a hostage, and make it look like Siver is still in charge. Then Silver tells Jim that Livesey gave him the treasure map. Jim is shocked.
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