However they were all forced to act when Indian allies to the French attacked two innocent daughters, Cora and Alice Munro, and their party while traveling to reach their father, a British colonel in command at Fort William Henry. ... Magua in his hate toward the "gray hair," who killed his family, murdered Colonel Munro. ... Alice and Cora escaped however along with Duncan, Hawkeye and the others. They did not get far before Magua caught up with them and captured Alice, Cora, and Duncan. ... However Duncan told them to take him for a sacrifice instead of Cora. ...

• Word Count: 366
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

Cora and Alice, Commander Munro's daughters, are escorted by Major Duncan Heyward out of Fort Edward to visit their father at Fort William Henry. ... He wishes to capture the women and make one of them, Cora, his wife, in order to get revenge on Munro, who had previously mistreated him. ... Magua chases the group and captures Duncan, Cora, Alice, and David. ... The Delawares and the protagonists, now joined by Munro and Chingachgook, follow, and a fierce battle ensues between them and the Hurons, whom they defeat. ... As Magua is momentarily distracted by Uncas, his companion stabs Cora. ...

• Word Count: 694
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

However they were all forced to act when Indian allies to the French attacked two innocent daughters, Cora and Alice Munro, and their party while traveling to reach their father, a British colonel in command at Fort William Henry. ... Magua in his hate toward the "gray hair," who killed his family, murdered Colonel Munro. ... Alice and Cora escaped however along with Duncan, Hawkeye and the others. They did not get far before Magua caught up with them and captured Alice, Cora, and Duncan. ... However Duncan told them to take him for a sacrifice instead of Cora. ...

• Word Count: 397
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School