The French Settlement at Sainte-Marie

The French missionary in his purple robe leads the assembly in a chant—but in native language. You are amazed. He speaks the native tongue. Bread is shared. The missionary instructs the children and rewards them with beads.

The missionary instructs the children and rewards them with beads.

You feel tired and hot. You sit down to rest.

You ask the Wyandot chief for his impressions.

You have seen enough. Make your report.

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