Likewise , Robert may have intended to be the chief papal protector , as his ancestors had been .
The pope probably hoped to use Capua as a counterpoise against Apulia , as in the days of Robert 's grandfather and great grandfather .
Robert may have intended to be the chief papal protector , as Robert 's ancestors had been .
The pope probably hoped to use Capua as a counterpoise against Apulia , as in the days of Robert 's grandfather and great grandfather .