Chapter 15 Summary

Deerslayer tells Hutter how he ransomed the men. He shows Harry a cluster of bloody sticks that he believes is a declaration of war from the Iroquois. Hutter and Harry have a secret conversation but claim that they will follow Deerslayer's advice. Deerslayer suspects that they have come up with some plan of revenge. Chingachgook tells him that Harry and Hutter have formed a new plan to get scalps. Chingachgook, eager to gain honor by taking scalps, wants to go with them.

The three men set out for the encampment, but when they get there it is deserted. They are forced to return, disappointed. Harry and Hutter go to sleep. Chingachgook waits for the appointed time for meeting Wah-ta-Wah. He and Deerslayer go together to the meeting place. It is not the secluded spot they had thought. They discover that the Iroquois have...