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 due to negotiations, with France also halting payments to Free Companies in their employ. This led to the mercenaries engaging in looting and extortion activities against villages as a consequence.