Elizabeth's father comes for a visit to force her to go home to Virginia with him. He thinks she's having an affair with Hawkeye, but both deny it. Taylor sees an opportunity to lay his brother's memory to rest, but it backfires on him.

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.