Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
astonishment
/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
scheme
/skiːm/A clever, secret, or daring plan.
reckless
/ˈrekləs/Showing a lack of care about danger or consequences.
escapade
/ˌeskəˈpeɪd/An exciting, adventurous, and slightly dangerous act.
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The mutineers did not return, and no more shots came from the woods. They had suffered heavy losses that morning, so we had time to look after our wounded and prepare dinner. The squire and I cooked outside, although we were still terrified by the painful groans coming from the doctor's patients inside the log house. Of the eight men who had fallen during the battle, only three were still breathing: one pirate, poor Hunter, and Captain Smollett. The pirate died soon after, and Hunter never regained consciousness; he died quietly during the night. The captain's wounds were serious—a bullet...
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