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Many captains were taken prisoners, among whom were Bandini dei

Rossi, Francesco Brunelleschi, and Giovanni della Tosa, all

Florentine noblemen, with many Tuscans and Neapolitans who fought

on the Florentine side, having been sent by King Ruberto to

assist the Guelphs. Immediately the Pistoians heard of this

defeat they drove out the friends of the Guelphs, and surrendered

to Castruccio. He was not content with occupying Prato and all

the castles on the plains on both sides of the Arno, but marched

his army into the plain of Peretola, about two miles from

Florence. Here he remained many days, dividing the spoils, and

celebrating his victory with feasts and games, holding horse

races, and foot races for men and women. He also struck medals in

commemoration of the defeat of the Florentines.