Then the girls raise the litter of Cora and take her to her burial place, where they cover the grave and Gamut sings from his psalm book. But Hawkeye, who understands the Delaware language, shakes his head at "the error of their simple creed." After the warriors formally and in turn ask Uncas why he has left them, Chingachgook begins the monody of the father. After a brief speech from Tamenund, chanting voices are raised in honor of the deceased.īeginning with the maidens, they sing that Uncas and Cora will be together in the happy hunting ground, that both are of sterling quality and are deserving of each other.
Munro sits desolate at the foot of the litter holding Cora's body, while nearby Chingachgook keeps a steady, anxious gaze upon the lifeless face of Uncas, now seated and dressed as if alive.
Their own loss has brought sadness and humility, and everybody is outdoors in a silent circle about their dead.
The next morning finds the Lenape a nation of mourners in spite of their destruction of a whole community of enemies.
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