Chapters 6 and 7 Summary

Chapter 6 - Pa drives Laurie and the others (Martha, Andy and Angela) to the marina where the Edelweiss is docked, one of the un-Capped guards proving sympathetic to their desire to escape (see "Quotes", p. 79). During the trip across the English Channel (troubled by rough weather), Pa tells Andy and Laurie of a time when Martha evades the police, and comments that her rebellious attitude is appropriate for the current situation (see "Quotes", p. 82). When the boat arrives at Guernsey, Laurie and the others are dismayed to discover that the Capped are in control there as well. They realize their best option is to get to Switzerland where the Tripods have not taken control and where, Laurie realizes resentfully, Pa can be reunited with Ilse. Pa, who has analyzed the Caps as thoroughly as he can, theorizes that if a particular...