Part 2 Chapter 6 Summary

Once the Nautilus is in the Mediterranean Sea, Ned Land begins his campaign for the three prisoners to escape. He and Aronnax talk bluntly and honestly. Aronnax is not ready to leave; perhaps in six months he will want to go with Ned Land. Land asks if Captain Nemo were to give him his freedom, would he take it? Aronnax is not sure.

Aronnax says if they try to escape, they will have to be successful the first time. Ned Land thinks they should try the minute they get within swimming distance of any European coast. Aronnax doubts if Captain Nemo will let them get that close. The captain is no fool; he knows they want to escape. Ned Land concludes they don't have a "ghost of a chance." Furthermore, Captain Nemo seems to distrust them. The closer they are to...