Treasure Island

Chapter 1 The Old Buccaneer Chapter 2 Black dog appears and Disappears

Was Dr. Livesay afraid of the Old Buccaneer?

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Dr. Livesey wasn't at all afraid of the old bucaneer. He was completely calm in his presence.

The doctor never so much as moved. He spoke to him as before, over his shoulder and in the same tone of voice, rather high, so that all the room might hear, but perfectly calm and steady: "If you do not put that knife this instant in your pocket, I promise, upon my honour, you shall hang at the next assizes."
Then followed a battle of looks between them, but the captain soon knuckled under, put up his weapon, and resumed his seat, grumbling like a beaten dog.

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