Hawkeye finds out that his brother has joined the British army and is now a redcoat. However, when he is murdered by a treacherous Indian companion, Hawkeye seeks revenge.

Hawkeye and Chingachgook find a group of new settlers, trapped in the Huron's territory. Greedy scout Jake Flint makes a deal with Hurons and together they force other white people to work for them almost as slaves.

Hawkeye and Chingachgook call on Ben Franklin for help to prevent a dictator from taking over a frontier town.

Hawkeye and Chingachgook come to the aid of a young Indian doctor who attempts to practice in an intolerant town.

Hawkeye and Chingachgook learn that the Delaware, an Indian tribe that is close to Chingachgook, are being framed by white men for looting, pillaging and murder. They race to the nearest fort to report to the commandant.

Tom Morgan flees from a Huron attack on Morgansboro, thinking his father, Will, is dead. But Will is rescued by Hawkeye and Chingachgook-and labels Tom as a coward.