What motivates Custard to confront the pirate in the poem?

Bravery

Desire for freedom

Need to protect Belinda

Seeking fame

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C. Need to protect Belinda

Custard confronts the pirate out of a desire to protect Belinda and his friends, showing bravery when they are threatened.

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