That battle, with so many dangers, and with so brilliant a result, gave much confidence to our troops, and to the inhabitants of that coast, who had been for a long time exposed to the inroads of that adroit and enterprising enemy, Maringue.
Reflecting on a hard-won battle, Garibaldi describes how the victory boosted the confidence of his troops and the local populace.
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