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- # Injun Joe's Revelation About Revenge
## Overview
This entity is a **scene** extracted from Mark Twain’s novel *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*, specifically from [CHAPTER XXVI](arke:01KG176GP4F0CB9EKDD7GP8249). It captures a pivotal moment in which the antagonist, Injun Joe, reveals that his motivations extend beyond mere robbery—his true aim is *revenge*. The scene occurs during a tense dialogue between Injun Joe and his companion in the haunted house, shortly after they unearth a box of gold. The text spans lines 6752–6758 in the source file [tom_sawyer.txt](arke:01KG0K71QZ8KK7RGEGSNTB5534) and was extracted as part of the [More Classics](arke:01KFXT0KM64XT6K8W52TDEE0YS) collection.
## Context
The scene follows the discovery of treasure by Injun Joe and his partner, depicted in the preceding scene [Treasure unearthing and contemplation](arke:01KG1772XDXZ03W8K593Q2WT69). Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are secretly observing from above, having inadvertently left their tools in the house, which later alerts Injun Joe to their presence. This moment occurs at the climax of the boys’ treasure-hunting adventure and marks a shift from excitement to dread, as Injun Joe’s vengeful intentions are revealed. The chapter is part of the larger narrative arc in which Injun Joe, already established as a dangerous figure due to his role in a murder trial, plots further criminal acts.
## Contents
The scene centers on Injun Joe’s declaration: “’Tain’t robbery altogether—it’s _revenge_!” This line underscores his deeper, personal motivations, distinguishing his actions from simple greed. A “wicked light” in his eyes emphasizes his malevolence. He instructs his companion to return to his family in Texas and await further instructions, indicating that the revenge plot is not yet complete. This revelation alarms the hidden boys, especially Tom, who begins to fear that the vengeance may be directed at him for testifying against Injun Joe earlier in the story. The scene transitions directly into [Decision about the treasure](arke:01KG1772XBCV8M9F6YWTH55ZQ0), where Injun Joe discovers the boys’ tools and suspects they have been overheard.
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- The halfbreed frowned. Said he:
“You don’t know me. Least you don’t know all about that thing. ’Tain’t
robbery altogether—it’s _revenge_!” and a wicked light flamed in his
eyes. “I’ll need your help in it. When it’s finished—then Texas. Go home
to your Nance and your kids, and stand by till you hear from me.”
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- Injun Joe's revelation about revenge