CHAPTER XVII.

FINAL RE-ESTABLISHMENT IN THE VALLEYS.

Cross the Col Julien--Seize Bobbio--Oath of Sibaud--March to Villaro--Guerilla War--Retreat to La Balsiglia--Its Strength--Beauty and Grandeur of San Martino--Encampment on the Balsiglia--Surrounded--Repulse of the Enemy--Depart for the Winter--Return of French and Piedmontese Army in Spring--The Balsiglia Stormed--Enemy Driven Back--Final Assault with Cannon--Wonderful Deliverance of the Vaudois-- Overtures of Peace 189