Byways in southern Tuscany . were sure to take. On the second day, asthe hunters (quite unsuspectingly, for there happened atthis time to be a temporary peace between Siena and Cam-pagnatico) came gayly toward the ambush, they weresuddenly attacked. Although taken at a disadvantagethey fought with such spirit that they succeeded in defend-ing themselves and at last putting their foes to this, hot with indignation, they galloped back toSiena and loudly demanded that instant vengeance bevisited upon the false Omberto. At this moment Sienas hands were full and to despatchfighting men
Byways in southern Tuscany . were sure to take. On the second day, asthe hunters (quite unsuspectingly, for there happened atthis time to be a temporary peace between Siena and Cam-pagnatico) came gayly toward the ambush, they weresuddenly attacked. Although taken at a disadvantagethey fought with such spirit that they succeeded in defend-ing themselves and at last putting their foes to this, hot with indignation, they galloped back toSiena and loudly demanded that instant vengeance bevisited upon the false Omberto. At this moment Sienas hands were full and to despatchfighting men on this errand was out of the question. Mes-sengers, however, were sent with stern requirement of anexplanation. Omberto with his usual cunning professeddeep regret for what had occurred, declared the attackto have been unauthorized by him, and promised that theoffenders should be suitably punished. Thereupon heactually had several of his own men executed, announcingin Campagnatico that this penalty was exacted by reason 82. BYWAYS IN SOUTHERN TUSCANY
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