All 15 Uses of

prudent

in

The Last of the Mohicans

After simpering in a small way, like one whose modesty prohibited a more open expression of his admiration of a witticism that was perfectly unintelligible to his hearers, he continued, "It is not prudent for any one of my profession to be too familiar with those he has to instruct; for which reason I follow not the line of the army; besides which, I conclude that a gentleman of your character has the best judgment in matters of wayfaring; I have, therefore, decided to join company, in…†
Chpt 2

Though we are not in danger, common prudence would teach us to journey through this wilderness in as quiet a manner as possible.†
Chpt 2

In such circumstances, common prudence dictated that Heyward and his companions should imitate a caution that proceeded from so intelligent a source.†
Chpt 7

Three several times the scout raised his piece in mercy, and as often, prudence getting the better of his intention, it was again silently lowered.†
Chpt 8

We will follow with a small guard, for such respect is due to one who holds the honor of his king in keeping; and hark'ee, Duncan," he added, in a half whisper, though they were alone, "it may be prudent to have some aid at hand, in case there should be treachery at the bottom of it all."†
Chpt 16

Delicacy, no less than prudence, now urged him to retire; and he had moved cautiously round the body of the tree for that purpose, when another sound drew his attention, and once more arrested his footsteps.†
Chpt 17

A light figure preceded the rest of the party, with the caution and activity of a native; ascending every hillock to reconnoiter, and indicating by gestures, to his companions, the route he deemed it most prudent to pursue.†
Chpt 18

That some of this stock are among the people of whom the singer tells us, is plain by his words; and, had he but spent half the breath in prudent questions that he has blown away in making a trumpet of his throat, we might have known how many warriors they numbered.†
Chpt 22

When you send your parties abroad in war, you find it prudent, at least, to arrange the marks and places of encampment, in order that they who fight on your side may know when and where to expect a friend.†
Chpt 22

Unfortunately for this prudent resolution, his entertainers appeared otherwise disposed.†
Chpt 24

Thither, then, the scout proceeded, like a prudent general, who was about to feel the advanced positions of his enemy, before he hazarded the main attack.†
Chpt 26

The scout ... thought it prudent to preserve his disguise until assured of their privacy.†
Chpt 26 *

Then he spoke of their necessities; of the gifts they had a right to expect for their past services; of their distance from their proper hunting-grounds and native villages; and of the necessity of consulting prudence more, and inclination less, in so critical circumstances.†
Chpt 27

"That a chief should not misspend his time in unsaying what has once been spoken is wise and reasonable," said Hawkeye, motioning to Duncan to be silent; "but it is also prudent in every warrior to consider well before he strikes his tomahawk into the head of his prisoner.†
Chpt 30

They lie hid in the forest, between this spot and their village in such force, that prudence would teach you instantly to return.†
Chpt 31

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