When Old Scratch and Tom Walker first meet, they discuss the topic of the hidden pirate treasure. Old Scratch, being in complete control of the treasure, offers to give it to Tom on one condition. This condition is not explicitly stated in the story, but the reader can infer that Old Scratch wants Tom's soul. Tom, however, does not agree to this deal and returns home.
Later in the story, Old Scratch and Tom talk...
When Old Scratch and Tom Walker first meet, they discuss the topic of the hidden pirate treasure. Old Scratch, being in complete control of the treasure, offers to give it to Tom on one condition. This condition is not explicitly stated in the story, but the reader can infer that Old Scratch wants Tom's soul. Tom, however, does not agree to this deal and returns home.
Later in the story, Old Scratch and Tom talk terms again. This time, Old Scratch offers Tom the pirate's treasure but, in return, Tom must use the money to make Old Scratch a profit. Old Scratch suggests Tom would make lots of profit if he became a slave trader, but Tom does not agree to this occupation. Instead, he agrees to become a moneylender.
Once the deal is struck, Tom takes the pirate treasure and uses it to set up his moneylending business in Boston. Here, he becomes a very rich and successful moneylender.
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