The familiar towers of Pisa City came into Rolando's view, and he slowed his horse's pace.
His current Status was not good, but he maintained his composure nonetheless.
He had been riding hard for three straight days. He hadn't even dared to stop along the way, because stopping could have meant death.
Yes, he had been hunted for three whole days.
Not for himself, but for his brother—his elder brother—and for his family, for the bank.
Just a few days ago, he had accompanied his elder brother, Giacomo de' Lanfranchi, and several members of the Pisan Governance Council on an inspection tour of Pisa's subordinate cities.
However, on the way back, they were ambushed.
His brother Giacomo was injured in the attack. To save him, Rolando chose to lead a portion of their men to draw the bandits' attention, allowing Giacomo to escape safely.
Of the original party of twenty, only three remained, including himself.
