Part 1, Search for the Father, Mondovi: The Settlement and the Father Summary

Present day Jacques visits Solferino, the village where he was born. He goes to the farmhouse where he was born and meets the owner, Mr. Veillard. Veillard is of no help though. He doesn't know anything about Jacques, Henri or his family. Veillard's parents moved to Solferino after the war, but the Arab population became violent and murderous. In protest, Veillard's father mowed down all his crops, poured out his wine and moved to France. Veillard brings Jacques to an Arab farmhand who may have known Henri, but he is of no help either. Veillard says the farmhand is originally reluctant to open his door because the authorities come after the Arabs.

Jacques, the doctor who delivered him and Veillard have lunch. Veillard...