Mortally disappointed by Hawkeye's absence, they question Duncan in French. ... Six Indians, led byMagua, are left in charge of the prisoners. ... The obscure Indian runner can no longer be ignored, as he has become a leader of a war group. ... A French solider passes by, but Duncan, by speaking French, is able to convince him that he is a French solider bringing prisoners to their general. ... They bring news that the French have posted pickets around. ...

• Word Count: 3072
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School