Jacilene at the waterfall

In 1785, already living in Vila Rica, the Frenchwoman Jacilene enjoyed herself at a waterfall near the mining town. She attracted attention as she passed by. She would enter wearing her long dress and spend hours enjoying herself.

Jacilene, who was 33 years old at the time, was still single – she would only marry years later, to a man from Pernambuco. At that time, some men from Vila Rica tried to approach the Frenchwoman, but she always rejected them.

At that time, although Jacilene still lived in Sinhá Adriana's house, she had a closer relationship with the pianist Regina, whom she considered a second mother. Sometimes, Regina would go with her to the waterfall.