Henry, at Arezzo in September 1312, proceeds…

Henry, at Arezzo in September 1312, proceeds to pass a sentence against Robert of Naples as a rebel vassal.

Clement, at Carpentras near Avignon, is unwilling to fully support Henry, since Robert, of a cadet line of the French, is the representative of French power in Italy, and Clement is far from independent of French policies, as well as considerations about encirclement by Henry should he successfully defeat Robert.

Before Henry can move against Robert of Naples, however, he has to deal with the troublesome Florentines, who have been sending money to the Lombard cities that hold out against Henry, and who have been strengthening the city’s fortifications in anticipation of a siege.