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1  The council of the Delawares was short.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 28
2  His person was now protected by immemorial and sacred usage, until the tribe in council had deliberated and determined on his fate.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 23
3  Not one of the three appeared in the least to doubt their perfect security, as was indicated by the preparations that were soon made to sit in council over their future proceedings.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 19
4  When within a hundred yards, however, of the cover behind which the Delaware council had assembled, the stranger hesitated, appeared uncertain what course to take, and finally halted.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 31
5  Softly, softly, major," said the scout, who by this time had reloaded his rifle; "we are a little too far already for a rifle to put forth its beauties, and you see yonder imps are holding a council.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 20
6  During the time Uncas was making this disposition of his forces, the woods were as still, and, with the exception of those who had met in council, apparently as much untenanted as when they came fresh from the hands of their Almighty Creator.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 32
7  It was the principal edifice of the village, though roughly constructed of the bark and branches of trees; being the lodge in which the tribe held its councils and public meetings during their temporary residence on the borders of the English province.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 23
8  The imbecility of her military leaders abroad, and the fatal want of energy in her councils at home, had lowered the character of Great Britain from the proud elevation on which it had been placed by the talents and enterprise of her former warriors and statesmen.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
ContextHighlight   In CHAPTER 1