The dead man found in the floating house in chapter 9 was pap. The man was shot in the back, and Jim told Huck not to look at his face because it was "too gashly." He then covered him up with rags, but, at the time, Huck didn't even look at him once because he didn't want to see him. Huck did not know until the last page of the book that that was his father, when Jim revealed the identity of the dead man in the house.
In Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," it is revealed by the end of the story that Tom and Huck are not actually dead, as previously believed, but were hiding in the woods. The truth is eventually clarified by Tom himself, when he reveals his identity to his aunt Polly and the town.
A dead snake.
Jim does not tell Huck who the dead man is because he is trying to protect Huck from the truth. Huck's reaction to finding out that the dead man is Pap might be too overwhelming for him, so Jim keeps this information from him to shield him from unnecessary pain and distress.
a dead cat
There are various rumors circulating about Huck's disappearance, including speculation about foul play, a secret relationship, or a desire to start fresh in a new place. Some people believe he staged his own disappearance for unknown reasons, while others think he might have been involved in illegal activities. Overall, the town is abuzz with mystery and intrigue surrounding Huck's sudden absence.
a dead body
In Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Huck's father, Pap Finn, is abusive and is revealed to have died in a cabin when it floats away during a flood. Huck discovers his father's body inside.
felt sorry for Huck
Huck didn't expect it's mate to come and bite Jim, injecting him with venom
What he meant was the only true way to keep something secret is to trust it to only yourself. Just as the three shared trust enough for the secret, they also individually have those they trust to whom they may reveal the secret. It will no longer be a secret if it spread outside of the original three.
Huck is surprised and scared when he sees the footprints in the sand. He deduces that they belong to his father who he had believed to be dead, causing him to feel uncertain and anxious.