noon
But sleep fled from the anxious ruler ; besides , the pain of the gout became more severe . After rising early , he went limping to mass , breakfasted , and began his work . Many charts and plans had been placed on the writing-table for him , and beside them he found a letter from Granvelle , in which he stated his views concerning the alliance with Duke Maurice , and what advantage might be derived from it . Both as a whole and in detail Charles approved them , and gladly left to the minister the final negotiations with the duke , who intended to leave Ratisbon at noon . If he briefly ratified the terms which had been arranged with Granvelle , and gave Maurice his hand in farewell , he thought he would have satisfied amply the claims of the covetous man , of whose aid , however , he stood in need . After the thunderstorm the weather had grown cloudy and cool . Perhaps the change had caused his increased suffering and unhappy mood .