The Last of the Mohicans, Chapter 27 summary
Chapter 27 of 33 · 15 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 27, the Hurons uncover the prisoners’ escape, free Magua, and accept his cautious approach to revenge against enemies sheltered among the Delawares. His persuasive speech restores his authority, and he leads twenty armed warriors toward their neighbors while Chingachgook watches their passage from beneath a beaver disguise.
What happens
- The Hurons discover David in Uncas’s place and raise an alarm that brings the village together.
- Chiefs investigate the cavern, find the sick woman dead, and release the bound Magua.
- Magua identifies Hawkeye as their enemy and explains how Duncan and Hawkeye deceive them.
- Reports locate the fugitives among the Delawares, and Magua wins support for caution rather than a surprise attack.
- Restored to authority, Magua orders reconnaissance and leads twenty armed warriors out before dawn.
- A chief addresses the beavers during their journey, unaware that Chingachgook watches from a damaged lodge in disguise.
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What to notice
The narrator explains how Magua gains agreement by encouraging different listeners to find their own hopes in his unclear promises.
Quick check
Why does Magua oppose a surprise attack on the Delawares?
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