![]() When the colt makes a noise in the bush, the scout determines that of necessity it must die so that it cannot betray them. The horses are a problem, but rather than give them their bridles, the men agree to mislead the foe into thinking that the group is on horseback. With night almost upon them, the three woodsmen confer and, at the urging of Uncas, decide to take the group to their "harboring place" after Heyward promises to keep the place a secret. Heyward wants to continue the chase, but the scout fears an ambush, particularly since he has fired his rifle, an action for which he upbraids himself. The pursuit of Magua is unsuccessful, but Hawkeye feels that he has wounded him slightly and is certain of it when they find bloodstains on the sumach leaves. ![]()
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