The story ends with two funerals-one for Cora and one for Uncas. The tribe dresses Cora in fine robes and throws flowers over her body. Uncas is dressed as a chief with all the finery the nation can bestow. Words are spoken over both. The girls of the tribe bury Cora according to her father's wishes. David sings sacred songs over the grave. Uncas is buried in a temporary grave. His bones will be collected later to stay with his tribe. Chingachgook speaks briefly over his son......
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