William wins the respect of the locals when he proves adept at the French game of boules. His newly demonstrated skills not only allow him to win the game, but also to secure for Hester the thing she treasures about all else about their life in France.—Anonymous
William and Hugh take on the locals at boules and score a resounding victory though William is the worse for wear after celebrating. Next day the house auction takes place and the Fields fail to secure the winning bid, leading them to consider a move. However the mystery buyer proves to be the mayor who allows them to stay as he wants William on the village boules team.—don @ minifie-1