CHAPTER XII.

THE YEAR OF THE PLAGUE.

Peace--Re-occupation of their Homes--Partial Famine--Contributions of Foreign Churches--Castrocaro, Governor of the Valleys--His Treacheries and Oppressions-- Letter of Elector Palatine to the Duke--A Voice raised for Toleration--Fate of Castrocaro--The Plague--Awful Ravages--10,000 Deaths--Only Two Pastors Survive--Ministers come from Switzerland, &c.--Worship conducted henceforward in French 123