It was three years later before the Ursulines and their pupils took possession of a massive convent of stone, built for them on the site which they
Marie de l’Incarnation
She aspired to that inner circle of the faithful, that aristocracy of devotion, which, while the common herd of Christians are busied with the duties
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 14
A betrothal took place; all was harmony, and for a time no more was said of disinheriting Madame de la Peltrie, or putting her in
Life in Quebec
Yet, on the whole, the labors of the missionaries tended greatly to the benefit of the Indians.Previously in The Jesuits in North America in the
Quebec Around 1640
The total population did not much exceed two hundred, including women and children. Of this number, by far the greater part were agents of the fur
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 13
I have had enough of the dark-colored flesh of our enemies," said a young brave; "I wish to know the taste of white meat, and I will eat
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 12
Many of the Indians clung to the idea that baptism was a safeguard against pestilence and misfortune; and when the fallacy of this notion was made
Plague Hits Hurons
If you will not believe me," said Brébeuf, "go to our house; search everywhere; and if you are not sure which is the charm, take all our clothing and
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 10
One is forced to wonder at, if not to admire, the energy with which these priests and their scarcely less zealous attendants toiled to carry their