Elizabeth accidentally invades Delaware sacred land while chasing a fleeing horse. She is seen by the shaman who informs the leader of his tribe about this fact. The Delaware law is clear about Elizabeth's destiny – she offended the sacred spirits, and unless she perishes in a violent ceremony, disgrace will fall upon the Delawares.

The French put a bounty on Hawkeye's life for blowing up their fort, for destroying their cannon and kidnapping their general. Meanwhile, a young woman from Hawkeye's past asks him for a favor.