Dr. Livesey's implication when he names rum as an ally for honest men is that the mutineers will weaken themselves with drunkenness and become less of a threat. This statement suggests that the pirates' indulgence in rum will lead to disarray and reduced effectiveness, giving the honest men a strategic advantage.
What does Dr. Livesey imply when he names rum as an ally for the honest men?
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The rum is all gone, so the pirates will be forced to negotiate.
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Ben Gunn will tell all of his secrets once he begins to drink rum.
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The mutineers will weaken themselves with drunkeness and become less of a threat.
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Squire Trelawney has taken all the rum and stored it in the stockade.
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