Chapter 30 Summary

Uncas stands before Tamenund. Tamenund is amazed that a Delaware would be a spy. He condemns Uncas to be tortured and killed. When his shirt is torn from him, a tattoo of a tortoise is seen. Tamenund is happy that the "Uncas, the child of Uncas is found!" Tamenund goes on to speak of the rumor that two Mohicans were still alive. He states that the seat of the chief has been empty too long.

Uncas relaxes a little. He sees Hawkeye in the crowd and frees him. Uncas brings Hawkeye to Tamenund and introduces him as "La Longue Carabine." The elder is not happy that Uncas considers this man a friend. Tales are told that Hawkeye has killed many of his people. Hawkeye counters with the fact that he has killed many Maqua, but no Delaware.

Magua is called forward. He claims...