Hildeprand fled to Rome before the Frankish host and did homage to Pope Hadrian I. However, the dispute between Charlemagne and Hadrian as to who had the proper suzerainty over Spoleto was solved in the Franks' favour over the next few years.
Hildeprand's flight to Rome preceded the arrival of the Frankish forces, during which he acknowledged the authority of Pope Hadrian I. Subsequently, a disagreement between Charlemagne and Hadrian regarding their respective claims to Spoleto was resolved in favor of the Franks over an extended period.