Based on what you learn of him in the novel, what do you think of the character of Squire John Trelawney? How would you judge his behavior and actions? Please use specific examples (quotations) from the text to support your answer, if possible.

Squire Trelawney backs the voyage financially and initiates the hunt for treasure. Sadly, he isn't the "planner" he believes himself to be. Trelawny is responsible for hiring the pirates. He is a poor judge of character, and he is completely naive. Trelawney also finds it impossible to keep things to himself. He gossips, trusts the wrong people, and puts both the journey..... and his friends, in danger.

“Redruth,” said I, interrupting the letter, “Dr. Livesey will not like that. The squire has been talking, after all.”

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“Next,” said the captain, “I learn we are going after treasure—hear it from my own hands, mind you. Now, treasure is ticklish work; I don't like treasure voyages on any account, and I don't like them, above all, when they are secret and when (begging your pardon, Mr. Trelawney) the secret has been told to the parrot.”

“Silver's parrot?” asked the squire.

“It's a way of speaking,” said the captain. “Blabbed, I mean.