In spite of Nicolas' untimely departure (at 50 years), life must continue at Fargy. Marie, as a woman of strength, took over in great fashion. She showed multiple character traits. Just recall the neighbor's court action against her which sowed somewhat her quarrelsome character.

On june 9 1695, Pierre Morel complained to the authorities that the widow Bellanger with a continuous malice and a <"hayne quelle luy porte depuis longtemps ne pouvant souffrir aucune des volailles du suppliant autour de chez elle.... les tuant et les gardant après les avoir tuées....ces volailles étant une des plus grandes douceurs des habitants" (actual old french text) Morel claims that damages be paid to him and that her neighbor be told not to kill others.

Marie is not devoid financially. In the prresence of notary Louis Chambalon, on october 22, 1696, one learns that money is owed her.

"Pierre Toupin reconnaît lui devoir la somme de 1080 livres monnaye de ce pays pour argent prêté ce jourd'huy que Toupin déclare avoir reçu. En homme de parole, Toupin la remboursera un mois plus tard. La famille l'ayant réclamé, un inventaire des biens de la communauté qui a esté entre Nicolas Bélanger et Marie de Rainville fut dressé par le notaire Jean-Robert Dupras"

In the same document, an indication is given that another concession contracted with notary Vachon on march 17, 1686, existed. Marie received then from the Lord of Beauport a land of 4 acres frontage by 25 deep. She declared having paid for it the "cens" and rent. She added that the contract is now in the hands of her son Pierre.