The Last of the Mohicans, Chapter 16 summary
Chapter 16 of 33 · 17 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 16, Heyward tells Munro he hopes to marry Alice, prompting an account of the sisters’ different mothers and Munro’s fears about prejudice against Cora. Their meeting with Montcalm then reveals that Webb refuses reinforcements, and Munro signs terms surrendering the fort while preserving the garrison’s military honors.
What happens
- Heyward finds Munro with his daughters, then explains privately that he hopes to marry Alice rather than Cora.
- Munro recounts his marriages and challenges Heyward about prejudice against Cora’s ancestry, which Heyward inwardly recognizes in himself.
- Munro agrees to meet Montcalm outside the fort, where Heyward interprets their discussion and withdraws the guard.
- Montcalm produces Webb’s captured letter, which urges surrender and rules out reinforcements, crushing Munro’s hopes.
- Montcalm offers honorable terms, and Munro sends Heyward to settle the details before signing a surrender for the morning.
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What to notice
Heyward separates military honor from Webb’s failure to help. His appeal briefly restores Munro’s resolve before Montcalm offers an honorable surrender.
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What does Webb’s captured letter tell Munro?
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