Finally, they were able to see that Marguerite was a person, not a spirit. They sent a few men in a small boat to investigate and were shocked to find a French woman stranded on this island in the sea. At first Marguerite did not know if she could leave her dead family behind. However, the fishermen convinced her that she should return to France with them.

Two years and five months after she arrived, Marguerite left the Isle des Demons forever. After returning to France, she became a school teacher and often told of her adventures on the far away 'Isle de Demons'. Fortunately, she also told her story to several writers who preserved its details in writing.

This is the story of Marguerite de Roberval. Possibly one of the first European ladies to walk and live on Fogo Island.

Questions to think and write about:
1. Why was the captain angry with Marguerite
2. What did the captain do to Marguerite as punishment?
3. How many of Marguerite's group are buried on Fogo Island?