Question

Why did pirate gape at the dragon

Answer 1

In the chapter, The tale of Custard, the dragon the pirate who terrified Belinda and all other pets of her, gaped(watched) the gigantic dragon because he was amazed that the dragon didn't feared even a bit.

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Answer 2

Explanation: hardy custard stirred his tail and made sound like the metal chains in a dungeon and went after the pirate like a Robin at the worm this is taken from the tale of custard the dragon the pirate who terrified the bellonda and all other pets of her watched the gigantic dragon because dragon didn't feared and the custard also conflicyed with the pirate and slaughtered the pirate.