Chapter 18 Summary

The reader is brought to the scene of slaughter, now quiet. Five men look among the dead. Uncas and his father, Hawkeye, Munro, and Heyward are searching for Cora and Alice. Uncas finds a piece of Alice's veil. There is hope she and her sister are still alive, though captive. They find the trail left by Cora and Magua. They learn that David has pursued. They can do nothing for now, so go back to the plain to consider the next step.

Chapter 18 Analysis

The girls have retained enough presence of mind to know that rescue will come. Dropping bits of their clothing and trying to leave traces sounds like the practical Cora. The men realize that this chase may take a long time, and a successful end is not assured.