CHAPTER V.

FAILURE OF CATANEO’S EXPEDITION.

The Valley of Angrogna--An Alternative--The Waldenses Prepare for Battle--Cataneo’s Repulse--His Rage--He Renews the Attempt--Enters Angrogna with his Army--Advances to the Barrier--Enters the Chasm--The Waldenses on the point of being Cut to Pieces--The Mountain Mist--Deliverance--Utter Rout of the Papal Army--Pool of Saquet--Sufferings of the Waldenses--Extinction of the Invading Host--Deputation to their Prince--Vaudois Children--Peace 43