They do trust A (the first proposal). If all of them accept A&#x27;s proposal, they are all committed to honoring it. What they cannot trust is any hypothetical proposals made by a pirate whose turn is not to make the current proposal.<p>&quot;I have the turn and I propose we split this way&quot;: trusted.<p>&quot;I don&#x27;t have the turn yet, but when it&#x27;s my turn, I promise I&#x27;ll propose this &#x2F; kill him &#x2F; won&#x27;t kill you&quot;: not trusted.