Captain Smollett

How Stevenson describes him:

"a sharp looking man who seemed angry with everything on board"

The role he plays in Treasure Island:

A fine, upstanding gentleman and an excellent captain. He is immediately suspicious of his motley crew, but taken in by Long John Silver. He proves to be very brave and eventually retires on the money made from the treasure.

What he has to say:

"I knew that crew was no good - especially that Long John Silver. I had my eye on him from the start (ahem!) - no more adventures at sea for me".

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