Treasure Island

Why did Jim want to cut the ropes of the Hispaniola?

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Deciding that the pirates will soon take the anchor up and wanting to stop them, Jim decides to cut the Hispanolia loose and merely let it land anywhere the wind and current take it, thereby stopping the pirates.

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