The Deerslayer | Characters

Briarthorn
Briarthorn is a Delaware who wanted Wah-ta!-Wah (called Hist) as his wife. He abducted her and went over to the Hurons. He tries to serve them well but is distrusted and only tolerated. When Chingachgook appears at the Huron camp in chapter 30, Briarthorn is angry and hurls his knife at the Delaware chief. The knife is deflected harmlessly by Hist, and Chingachgook throws a knife at Briarthorn, killing him instantly.

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Chingachgook
Chingachgook, whose name means...



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