While sailing from France to Canada in 1542 as part of a mission to spread the Holy Catholic faith, expedition leader Jean-Francois de la Roque de Roberval was furious when he discovered his unwed relative Marguerite de la Roque was having an affair with a man onboard the ship. Driven by his fury over her bringing disrespect to their family name or perhaps intending to assume sole possession of the land they shared ownership of in France, Roberval abandoned Marguerite, her lover, and her servant on the uninhabited and rocky Isle of Demons (in actuality possibly Quirpon Island or Harrington Harbour in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the Lower North Shore of Quebec). He gave them some guns and ammunition, knives, and a Bible. Are you surprised by Roberval's lack of loyalty to his relative (most likely his niece or cousin)?

In her writings, Margaret, Queen of Navarre, sister of King Francois I (pictured) who sent his friend Roberval on the expedition, shared details of what ensued when Marguerite and her 2 companions were marooned on the Isle of Demons (believed to be inhabited by winged demons, horrible beasts and tortured souls). Do you think the consequences of their affair exceeded their offense?

The 3 castaways built a small dwelling, and eventually moved into a cave. They fended off wild beasts with their guns and rocks, and survived by eating plants, and hunting. What would intimidate you the most about this situation?