Moreover, both of Garibaldi's sons were loyal under Carlo's command. For both emotional and rational reasons, Carlo needed to meet Garibaldi in person.
Unlike the ordinary Italian country old man Carlo saw for the first time, this time when he saw Garibaldi, he was significantly older and more despondent.
But thinking about it, it was normal—Garibaldi was a full thirteen years older than Vittorio Emanuele II, now having reached the ripe age of 70, a veritable senior age.
Seventy years of age in this era was equivalent to ninety years in the future, for the average life expectancy was only thirty to forty years, living long was indeed rare.
Garibaldi was not surprised by Carlo's arrival because Carlo had sent someone to notify him in advance.
Since Garibaldi was already serving as an Italian parliamentarian, it was impossible for him to spend all his time on Capri.
The reason Carlo informed him in advance was also to prevent a wasted trip.
