The chief sends everyone away, but the bear stays. Heyward begins what he hopes looks like mystic passes and chanting. Every time he begins the bear growls and interrupts. The chief feels his presence is upsetting the animal and he leaves. Heyward is very nervous and looks around for a weapon. Then the head of the bear falls over to reveal Hawkeye! They discuss what has happened since they parted.
Hawkeye goes to look for Alice, while Heyward washes his face. Hawkeye finds the girl in the cavern surrounded by plunder. She and Heyward meet gladly. They tell each other the happenings since the girls were taken. Heyward tells Alice that her father has given permission for them to marry. Alice is pleased. They are interrupted by the appearance of Magua. He has entered.....
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