The Lost World: resumo de Chapter 9

O que acontece

1. Following signs attributed to Maple White, the explorers discover James Colver’s remains and find the cave route blocked by fallen rock.
2. A falling stone threatens them, and a pterodactyl steals their supper, prompting Summerlee to apologize to Challenger.
3. After completing an unsuccessful circuit, Challenger leads them up a separate pinnacle and uses its beech tree to bridge the gap.
4. The four explorers cross, but Gomez destroys the bridge and announces revenge for his brother’s death at Roxton’s hands.
5. Roxton shoots Gomez, and Zambo overpowers the other servant, but the explorers remain trapped on the plateau.
6. Zambo sends supplies across by rope, while Malone writes a letter through the night and sees no escape.

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O que observar

The destroyed bridge changes exploration into enforced isolation. The men retain supplies and a loyal helper, but lose their route home.

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