attempt to secure better terms. The Union's forces began to desert, however, and on October 21, 1386, Louis II was recognized by the Union as Count of Provence, where he made a solemn entry into Aix. Unexpectedly, Provence east of the Var, that is to say, the country of Nice, was left alone to face supporters of Anjou and not covered by the negotiations. Ladislau of Durazzo, Charles' son was unable to help his remaining followers. In early 1388, before the threat of conquest and the inability of Durazzo to defend the city fathers of Eastern Provence send a delegation to Ladislau to ask for help. He replied that the lords of Nice might choose whatever lord they wish for protection, so long as that lord were not his opponent. The councilors elected Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy, called the "Red Count", who enthusiastically seized the opportunity to annex Nice and gain a Mediterranean port. He arrived at the abbey of Saint-Pons, near Nice, September 2. The next day, September 28, 1388, is written by a notary pact of cession under which the Count of Savoy undertakes to govern and protect Nice and its people. This document finalizes the cession of Nice to Savoy. References History of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Joanna I of Naples fr:Union d'Aix