In the next chapter (Alma 18:16) we find that the six were killed, and the death of the leader by the sword made seven dead in all. The different treatment of the leader from the lead may indicate that Ammon recognized the role of the leader and intentionally executed him for his role. The others were clearly severely wounded, but it is probable that these were wounds from which they might recover. The Mesoamericans were well used to battle injuries, and were doubtless capable of stopping the blood loss and giving those without limbs a chance of survival.