On learning that the rebels were advancing towards Pistoia to flee to Cisalpine Gaul (in northern Italy) he encamped at the foot of the mountain from which they had to descend for their passage to Cisalpine Gaul, while the consul Antonius had his troops at their rear.
Ketika mengetahui bahwa pemberontak maju ke Pistoia untuk melarikan diri ke Galia Cisalpina (di utara Italia), dia berkemah di kaki gunung tempat mereka harus turun untuk perjalanan mereka ke Galia Cisalpina, sementara konsul Antonius membawa pasukannya ke belakang mereka.