11 September 2001

Why does he say "Treasure is ticklish work"?

chap 9 treasur island

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By "ticklish", the captain means dangerous.

“Next,” said the captain, “I learn we are going after treasure—hear it from my own hands, mind you. Now, treasure is ticklish work; I don't like treasure voyages on any account, and I don't like them, above all, when they are secret and when (begging your pardon, Mr. Trelawney) the secret has been told to the parrot.”

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Treasure Island