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CONTENTS.
-Victor Amadeus and the Duke of Marlborough-M.
the Duke
Vertu-Distressed English lady-Bigotry-Opera at Tu-
rin-King of Sardinia-George the Fourth-Revolution- movements in Roman Catholic countries...ok
ary
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Leave Turin for the valleys-The Po-Face of the coun
try-Irrigation-Pinerolo-Popish hospital-Infant steal-
ing-Edict of Victor Amadeus-Defile between Pinerolo
and Fenestrelle-Valley of the Clusone-Inn at Perosa
Excellent fare-Pomaretto-Mountain torrents A Vau-..
dois village-Presbytery of Pomaretto-Rodolphe Peyi
rani-Moderator of the Vaudois-His extreme poverty
and sufferings-Erudition of Peyrani-Interesting con..v
versation-Pattern of Christian mildness-The modera-
tor's library-Sold to purchase the necessaries of life-
Episcopacy among the Vaudois-Reduced numbers of the
Vaudois-Innovations-Waldensian church-Church of
England-Persecutions-The Protestant valleys of Pie-
mont, the cradle of the Reformation-Wickliffe-Lollards
-Doctrines of the Vaudois not Calvinistic-Peyrani and
Napoleon's pension to the Vaudois The pastor Rostaing
-His extreme poverty-Toilsome duties of the Vaudois
clergy-British pension to the pastors of the Vaudois-
The Count Truchsess-Emperor Alexander-New hos-
pital at La Torre-Letter from the valleys-Suspension
of the royal pension-Collection for the Vaudois during
the Protectorate-Oliver Cromwell establishes a fund for
the Vaudois-King William III.-Noble character of
Peyrani-Lord William Bentinck-Victor Emanuel, late
king-Anecdote-Ferdinand Peyrani, pastor of Pramol-
Parting with Peyrani-Reduced condition of the Wal-
densian church-Death of Peyrani-The moderator's son
in poverty at Lausanne-Peyrani's admirable pamphlet-
Anecdote
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Leave Pomaretto-Alpine scenery-Pinerolo-Ancient inn
-Excursion to the Valley of Luzerna-Mount Viso-In-
tolerance - Anecdote Vaudois Heroism-Anecdote-
Patriarchal Simplicity-Church of San Giovanni-Lu-
dicrous Bigotry-Lovely vale of San Giovanni-Beautiful
Landscape La Torre Too frequent intermarriages—
Church of La Torre-Its romantic situation-M. Bert-
Attended service in the Church-Monumental inscriptions
-Peasantry-Village inn and accommodation-Murder-
ous plot against the Protestants-M. Odetti-The plot-
Fanaticism-Rendezvous of conspirators-General Godin
-March of the Vaudois soldiers for the preservation of
their families-Threatened by the torrents-Vespers' bell,
signal of destruction-Work of assassination-The assas-
sins-Retribution-Injustice-General Zimmerman
Immunities and privileges granted to the Vaudois-
Grievances of the Vaudois-Absurd restrictions-Im-
posts-Disqualifications-Agriculture-Trade-Laugh-
able mistake.
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CHAPTER VI.
Angrogna-La Barricade-Cultivation-Cheerful Land-
scape Sabbath on the mountains-Religious and moral.
character of mountaineers-Village pastor's house-M.
Paul Goante-Alpine cottages-Thuanus-Want of reli-
gious books-Peasant of Angrogna-Mode of tillage-
Mountain fastnesses-La Vachera-Pre du Tour-Ob-
stinate and gallant conflicts there-Sublime mountain
scenery-The Bouquetin-The Jumarre-Beautiful vale
-Comparison between solitary and busy life-The for-
tress of La Torre...
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Fall of snow-Valley of San Martino-M. Bert-Vaudois
soldier-The Pelice torrent-Game on the mountains-
Anecdote Traditionary tales-Le Bric Casteluzzo-
Immense cavern-Industry of the Vaudois-The witness
of the wilderness-Shrines-Le Pilori Taviere-Villaro
-Inquisitors-Church of Villaro-Pastors of the Vaudois
-Their ministerial labours-Attempts to seduce the
Vaudois from their faith-Unsuccessful-The confessional
-Popish rituals-The young penitent-Pope Braschi,
Pius VI.-Anecdotes-Dominican monk-Testimonies
in favour of the Vaudois-M. Gay, pastor of Villaro
CHAPTER VIII.
Bobbio-Magnificent scenery-Breakwater or rampart of
Bobbio-Anecdote-Humanity of the Vaudois-Cate-
chetical instruction-Church of Bobbio-M. Muston,
pastor of Bobbio-Repast at the Presbytery-Papists and
the second Commandment-Infant baptism-Vaudois, not
fanatics-Anecdote-A rural sketch-Retrospect-Henri
Arnaud Enterprizing achievement-March of the exiles
-La Roche Blanche The pass of Salabertrand forced-
Martial enthusiasm-anecdote of Arnaud-Intrepidity of
the Vaudois-Fastnesses of San Martino-Guerilla war-
fare-Fortress of Baceglia-Tremendous pass-Sangui-
nary conflicts-Affecting anecdote-Termination of the
contest-Boyer's narrative
CHAPTER IX.
Rora-Its secluded situation-Retrospect-Gratitude of
Victor Amadeus II.-Exploits of Gianavello-Treachery
of the Marquess di Pianezza-Heroic defence of Rora-
Massacre at Rora Last Achievements of Gianavello-
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Sufferings of Giovanni Pallias, Paoli Clementi, and Giana-
vello's sister-Affecting tale Traits of character-Ju-
venile disinterestedness-Comparative mendicity in Pro-
testant and Catholic countries
Blasphemy unknown
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among the Vaudois-Temperate and manly remonstrance 189
CHAPTER X.
Evening at the pastor's house-M. Bert-Liturgy of the
Vaudois-Interment of the dead-Roman Catholic obse-
quies-Funeral ceremony at Geneva-English burial ser-
vice-Synod of Waldensian church-Solemnities of the
holy Sacrament-Parochial schools-Names of Vaudois
villages-Village pastors-Population-Traits of charac-
ter-Anecdote-Jean Léger's work-Retrospect-The
attestation of Petit du Bourg-Remonstrance of foreign
states-Oliver Cromwell-His protection of the Vaudois
-Recommends a general collection in England-Writes
letters to the Protestant powers, in behalf of the Vau-
dois-Expostulates with the King of France-Louis the
Fourteenth Cromwell sends an envoy to Turin-Mor-
land's bold and memorable speech to the Duke of Savoy —
Shameful treaty of Pinerolo-Its baneful effects-Protest
of Swiss Ambassador-Cromwell's spirited conduct-
Charles the Second-His letter of intercession to the
Duke of Savoy-Compact of blood-Milton's ode on this
subject...
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CHAPTER XI.
A festive party-Alpine dance-Rustic beauty-Return to
Turin-Delightful recollections of the Vaudois-General
observations-Loyalty of the Protestants of Piemont-
Gratitude of the Sardinian government-Ancient Wal-
densian church-Gradual advance of Romish corruptions
-Christianity as it was in the primitive church-Progres-
sive departure from it-Steady resistance and integrity
of the Waldenses.
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General observation-The churches which have been planted
by the Vaudois-In Calabria, Spain, and France-Per-
secutions in these countries-The Waldenses of Provence
-Their correspondence with Ecolampadius-Francis I.
-The cruelties practised at Merindol, at Cabriere-
Aymond de la Voye The Waldenses of Piemont take"!
measures for their own defence Concessions granted by
their sovereign-Review of their character, conflicts and opinions-Their claims to attention-Concluding obser- vations⚫
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