Uncle Axel faces has many concerns in his life, such as his knowledge of Davids telepathy, His crippled leg and the fact that he has the knowledge that David wants to run away. Uncle Axel knowing about Davids telepathy is a concern because of the fact it might be considered a blasphemy. " This Isn't play stuff...it's the real truth Davie Boy?". This shows that the fact he is telepathic is a big deal and with Uncle Axel know he would be concealing a blasphemy. Uncle Axel's second concern would be him and his crippled leg. " He was useful all around but was slow getting around do to his leg.". This shows that he is in constant worry of people judging him and even some think he is a blasphemy. His last concern is that he knows David wants to run away from the safety of Waknuk. " Uncle Axel, im going to run away to from home." Uncle Axel knowing this knows that he could get in trouble if he allowed david to do this and he know the danger of the fringes, bad lands, and the stories of the sailors. In conclusion Uncle Axel's has many concerns in his life to worry about.