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Preparations in Bristol from "Treasure Island". Squire Trelawney goes to Bristol to fit out a ship. He buys the schooner Hispaniola and hires a crew, including a one-legged cook named Long John Silver.

weeks after the discovery of the map

Preparations in Bristol

Squire Trelawney goes to Bristol to fit out a ship. He buys the schooner Hispaniola and hires a crew, including a one-legged cook named Long John Silver. Silver helps him recruit a rough crew of sailors. Dr. Livesey is delayed in London, and Jim stays at the hall with old Tom Redruth. The squire writes a letter to Dr. Livesey, detailing the preparations and his excitement.