Abigail Silver

In Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island,” it’s mentioned that Long John Silver is married to an unnamed “woman of colour” who acts as his partner in crime. She’s the only person Silver trusts. Apparently, she’s a very loyal, intelligent and highly capable lady with a head for business. This is a FanFic which imagines Silver’s “missus,” her name and backstory: — When she was a young lady, Abigail ran away from a Jamaican sugar plantation, disguised herself as a man and went to sea. She found herself aboard Captain Flint’s pirate ship, where she met John Silver who quickly took a liking to her. When an accident with a loose cannon resulted in Silver having his left leg amputated, Abigail stayed by his side and nursed him back to health. They grew close, and Abigail eventually told Silver her story. Abigail gained Silver’s love, and she in turn sided with him during his conflict with Flint. She liked to tease Silver about his lanky build, nicknaming him “Long John.”