Question

What did jim and his mother take from billy's chest before they fled the inn?

Answer 1

Answer:

But as no one's prepared to get involved, and as Jim's mother still needs payment for Billy's extended stay at the inn, they head back to the Admiral Benbow, armed with a rifle. When they go inside Billy's room, Jim retrieves a key hanging from the dead pirate's neck.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Jim's mother took as many coins as would be sufficient to cover the old pirate's rent, and not a half penny more, while Jim found an intriguing bundle of papers, wrapped in oilcloth, which he pocketed as payment for his services..