In December, the Suliots, decimated by battle, worn by famine, discouraged by treachery, were obliged to capitulate.

The treaty gave them leave to go where they would, their own mountains excepted.

The unfortunate tribe divided into two parts, the one going towards Parga, the other towards Prevesa.

Ali gave orders for the destruction of both, notwithstanding the treaty.
The Parga division was attacked in its march, and charged by a numerous body of Skipetars.

Its destruction seemed imminent, but instinct suddenly revealed to the ignorant mountaineers the one manoeuvre which might save them.