The Land That Time Forgot · Chapter
II explained
After a fierce hand-to-hand battle on the deck of the U-boat, Bowen Tyler and his companions capture the German submarine.
What happens
After a fierce hand-to-hand battle on the deck of the U-boat, Bowen Tyler and his companions capture the German submarine. Tyler takes command, discovers Lys La Rue's past connection with Baron von Schoenvorts, and the group prepares to sail to an English port.
Themes in this chapter
Survival and Evolution
The characters fight for survival against the German crew and the sinking tug.
Romance and Companionship
Tyler's growing love for Lys and his jealousy toward von Schoenvorts.
Conflict Between Civilization and Savagery
The brutal hand-to-hand combat contrasts with the civilized pretense of war.
Characters to notice
- Bowen J. Tyler
Takes command of the captured U-boat, reveals his knowledge of submarines, and saves Lys from drowning.
- Lys La Rue
Reveals her past relationship with Baron von Schoenvorts; shows courage during the battle.
- Bradley
Mate of the tug, assists in the capture and planning.
- Olson
Engineer of the tug, questions the plan to run the submarine.
- Nobs
Faithful dog, attacks a German and helps save Tyler.
- Baron von Schoenvorts
Captured German commander, former lover of Lys, placed in irons.
Key passages
“I saw our survivors holding a handful of the enemy at pistol points while one by one the rest of the crew was coming out of the craft’s interior and lining up on deck with the other prisoners.”
Tyler observed that his group had subdued the German crew, forcing them to surrender and assemble on deck.
Describes the aftermath of the capture.
“I was to learn for myself that this slender and seemingly delicate creature possessed the heart and courage of a warrior.”
Tyler realizes that Lys, despite her fragile appearance, is brave and resilient.
Highlights Lys's character.
“He is the German of whom I spoke. He is Baron von Schoenvorts.”
Lys identifies the captured German commander as the man she had mentioned earlier.
Reveals the connection between Lys and von Schoenvorts.