Treasure Island: Chapter 3

The Hispaniola Sets Sail

• The Hispaniola sailed out of the harbor, away from England, with Captain Smollett at the helm.
• The crew worked hard, and the narrator often helped Long John Silver in the kitchen, where he enjoyed listening to Silver's sea stories.

A Frightening Conversation

• The narrator overheard Long John Silver and Israel Hands discussing their plan to kill anyone who wouldn't obey them after finding the treasure.
• The parrot repeated "Kill them!" in response to Silver's statement.

Warning the Authorities

• The narrator told Captain Smollett, Trelawney, and the doctor about the conversation, warning them of the pirates on board.
• Trelawney suggested attacking the pirates after finding the treasure, but acknowledged the difficulty due to uncertainty about their numbers.

Arrival at Treasure Island

• A sailor spotted land, and the ship arrived at Treasure Island.
• Small boats transported the crew to the beach, where they found a dark and unhappy place with tall trees.

Meeting Ben Gunn

• The narrator walked into the forest, feeling isolated and uneasy.
• He encountered a strange man, who introduced himself as Ben Gunn, a castaway left on the island three years prior.
• Ben Gunn explained that he came to the island with a crew to find Flint's treasure but was left behind when they couldn't find it.
• He built a small boat but couldn't sail far from the island.