Why does Hands call Jim "Cap'n" so readily, and then switch back to calling him Jim so easily as well?

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Treasure Island Part V Chapter 26

Asked by Ajalae' K #516852 on 4/8/2016 12:25 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/8/2016 12:27 AM

Answered by Aslan on 4/8/2016 12:27 AM

Hands is deceitful, he wants Jim to believe that he accepts his authority, though in essence, he does not.