Both by political tradition and popular bias the Florentine republic was favorable to France.

Charles, annoyed at what had just taken place, showed but slight inclination to enter into negotiation with them; but his wisest advisers represented to him that, in order to accomplish his enterprise and march securely on Naples, he needed the good will of Florence; and the new Florentine authorities promised him the best of receptions in their city.

Into it Charles entered on the 17th of November, 1494, at the head of all his army.

His reception on the part of officials and populace was really magnificent.

Negotiation was resumed.