After the capture of King John II, military action of the war between France and England came to a halt as negotiations began, with France also ceasing payment to Free Companies in their employment. In reaction, the mercenaries began pillaging the country for money, along with running protection rackets to extort villages.
Following the capture of King John II, military hostilities between France and England ceased as negotiations commenced, with France also halting payments to Free Companies in their employ. In response, the mercenaries began plundering the country for funds, along with operating extortion schemes against villages.