Fulvius and his army had had a rather easy time in Apulia, and the Romans were unaware of Hannibal's presence until he was within the immediate area of Herdonia.
Fulvius had had a rather easy time in Apulia. His army had had a rather easy time in Apulia. The Romans were unaware of Hannibal's presence. He was within the immediate area of Herdonia.