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The phrase "pieces of eight" is associated with pirates burying treasure, so the parrot's mimicry of these words fits the pirate theme commonly attributed to silver's parrot. In the context of the story, it adds an element of mystery and intrigue surrounding the parrot and its connection to hidden treasures.
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∙ 14y agoFrom the novel 'Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson: Long John Silver to Hawkins on the parrot; "She's been at Madagascar, and at
Malabar, and Surinam, and Providence, and Portobello.
She was at the fishing up of the wrecked plate ships. It's
there she learned 'Pieces of eight,' and little wonder; three hundred and fifty thousand of 'em, Hawkins!"
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What cry of long john silvers parrot?
"Pieces of Eight! Pieces of Eight!"
Who said pieces of eight pieces of eight?
Cap'n Flint, Long John Silver's parrot.
What pirate had a parrot that cried 'pieces of eight'?
In Robert Louis Stevenson's story Treasure Island, the one-legged pirate Long John Silver had a parrot which cried "Pieces of eight." The parrot's name was Captain Flint.
What pirate story was a parrot known for saying pieces of eight?
In Robert Louis Stevenson's story Treasure Island, the one-legged pirate Long John Silver had a parrot which cried "Pieces of eight." The parrot's name was Captain Flint.
What did Long John Silver's parrot always say?
pieces of eight
What phrase did the parrot Captain Flint in Treasure Island keep repeating?
The parrot (Captain Flint) repeats the phrase "pieces of eight" often. He also says other things like "Stand by to go about."
Is a seventy-eight parrot introduced in Australia?
There is no seventy-eight, but there is a Twenty-Eight Parrot (from its call) also known as Port Lincoln Parrot. It is native to SW Western Australia and parts of SA.
When was Pieces of Eight created?
Pieces of Eight was created on 1978-09-01.
What kind of money pirates had?
'Pieces of Eight, Pieces of Eight' as all the parrots say...
8. spanish coins,pieces of _____?
Eight
What is Spanish coins pieces of?
eight
What are some song titles containing the word eight?
"Pieces of Eight" - Styx
