Both Uses of
forfeit
in
Treasure Island
- I have blamed myself enough; my life's forfeit anyway, and I should have been dead by now if Silver hadn't stood for me; and doctor, believe this, I can die—and I dare say I deserve it—but what I fear is torture.†
Chpt 30 *
- The maroon had connived at his escape in a shore boat some hours ago, and he now assured us he had only done so to preserve our lives, which would certainly have been forfeit if "that man with the one leg had stayed aboard."†
Chpt 34
Definition:
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(forfeit) to lose or surrender something -- often as a penalty