The population poured blessings on us from their own houses, to which they had been restored by our means; and the victory acquired for the army a reputation which was well merited, proving that all the three classes of troops were able to keep the field.
Garibaldi describes the enthusiastic public reception and the enhanced reputation of his army following a successful engagement.
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