Oral Story-Parenteau- circa 1858
Courier de Bois were interesting to
Queen Victoria
“Bring me your best from Canada,
I do deploy you.”
The “best” was Joseph
Parenteau t’was said,
He and son Alphonse sailed for England
in fine stead.
Alphonse played in the palace garden so
the story goes-
Until Queen Victoria beckoned him to
visit with repose
Milk and cookies were served to the
young lad
He had a nice visit with Queen Victoria
so rad!
Father and son emerged with unique
stories of glory
“We were admired for our Courier
de Bois stories.”
Queen Victoria enjoyed her unique
Canadian guests-
-And wished them success in their new
life’s quest.
Oral Story by Cameron Parenteau- 2009