The people of Pistoia gave power to the abbot of Pacciana, who betrayed them by turning in the Florentine ambassadors and giving Castruccio many of their strong-holds and towers. This was an easy territory-grab for Castruccio because he had other people in power working with him.
"Castruccio was possessed of the fortresses placed on the mountain which overlooked the town, where he hovered, like a hawk over his prey, ready to pounce, delaying only for the destined minute." (370)
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