monteriggioni was safe , and after the victory celebrations had been concluded , mario 's condottieri were allowed a well-earned furlough , using it according to their tastes by spending time with their families , or drinking , or whoring , but never neglecting their training ; and their squires kept their weapons sharp and their armour free from rust , as the masons and carpenters ensured that the fortifications of both town and castle were well maintained .