The Compagnie Rouge were camped outside the city of Venice, in the hills that overlooked that fabled city. Tensions between the Holy Roman Emperor and the papacy meant profit for Jean le Beau and he had divided his forces to raid on behalf of both sides. Maximilian had led a force that rode north to the wealthy towns of Lombardy. Rafael rode as Jean’s second in the Veneto, a promotion unexpected.
The Compagnie Rouge were camped outside the city of Venice, in the hills that overlooked that fabled city. Tensions between the Holy Roman Emperor and the papacy meant profit for Jean le Beau and he had divided his forces to raid on behalf of both sides. Maximilian had led a force that rode north to the wealthy towns of Lombardy. Rafael rode as Jean’s second in the Veneto, a promotion unexpected.
