following him, broke down the bridge and joined him at Carignano.
Here the army went into winter quarters.

D'Harcourt, whose health was bad, retired to pass the winter at
Pinerolo, leaving the command in the hands of Turenne, who again
established himself at Susa, and began to make preparations for
throwing a convoy of provisions into the citadel of Turin.

During the fight at Santina Hector remained behind Turenne, while
the two young Frenchmen, carried away by their ardour, joined in
the hot pursuit of the enemy. The prince, who had led the charge,
had halted.

"Are you alone here, Monsieur Campbell?"

"Yes, sir."

"Where are de Lisle and Chavigny?"

"They rode on with the cavalry, sir."

Turenne frowned.

"You have done well to remain. An aide-de-camp's place is to carry
orders, not to fight. Now, sir, ride at once to the count. I hear
his battle is still going on. Tell him that I have defeated and
scattered the troops of the prince, and that as soon as I can
gather my men I shall march to join him."

Hector bowed, turned his horse and galloped off, while the general