Treasure Island

Captain Smollett

Why does Captain Smollett have a copy of the map that does not show where the treasure is buried

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Captain Smollett's map has no marking for the treasure because he is captaining the ship..... not hunting for treasure. In fact, the Captain doesn't want a copy...... he's safer that way.

‘I’ll tell you what I’ve heard myself,’ continued Captain Smollett: ‘that you have a map of an island, that there’s crosses on the map to show where treasure is, and that the island lies—’ And then he named the latitude and longitude exactly.

‘Well, gentlemen,’ continued the captain, ‘I don’t know who has this map; but I make it a point, it shall be kept secret even from me and Mr. Arrow. Otherwise I would ask you to let me resign.’

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Treasure Island