How to go back to tristram in diablo 1?

k.... i found diablo 1 in my basement ind started playing it. i got to level 12 of the labyrinth and my character is a level 17 warrior. i accidentally saved when my warrior is about to die. Soo... whenever i load the game i die as soon as it starts. can anyone help me to get back to home town cause i worked really hard for this!!