(A portrait of Joseph Broussard dit "Beausoleil" ten years after our story leading Acadians into Louisiana)

A large Acadian man approached. “Beausoleil!” exclaimed Nugintok. “You've come!”

Oui,” said 'Beausoleil.' “I heard the news.”

Mi'kmaq were about, but Michel saw only "Beausoleil." This nickname belonged to Joseph Broussard, famous for fierceness in defending Acadians. But here was Broussard hugging Nugintok!

Kissing Maman’s hand Beausoleil said, “We meet in sad times.” Seeing Michel's violin case, he added, “Do you play?

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