IN the Acadian land, on the shores of the Basin of Minas, Distant, secluded, still, the little village of Grand-Pr Lay in the fruitful valley.
West and sou.
Dikes, that the hands of the farmers had raised with labor incessant, Shut out the turbulent tides; but at stated seasons the flood-gates Opened, and welcomed the sea to wander at will o\'er the meadows.
Vast meadows stretched to the eastward, Giving the village its name, and pasture to flocks without number.
IN the Acadian land, on the shores of the Basin of Minas, Distant, secluded, still, the little village of Grand-Pr Lay in the fruitful valley