Upon returning to England and Lisbon after his rescue, what economic surprise awaits Crusoe regarding his past business affairs?
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Correct answer: His Brazil partners kept his sugar plantations honestly, making him immensely wealthy.
Through his loyal Portuguese captain, Crusoe discovers that his Brazilian sugar plantations have been managed beautifully and have generated immense profits during his long absence. He receives a massive transfer of wealth, making him an incredibly rich gentleman overnight. This reward reinforces the text's mercantile capitalist theme: economic fidelity and patience yield substantial material rewards.
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