midday
`` He begged to go as the representative of the Holy Father to treat for terms . They said they were not there to treat , but to grant terms . And they say that they will do the same for every envoy who does not bring a message of complete submission . That will be known everywhere by midday . '' Again there was silence . The Cardinal Secretary glanced from one face to the other , as if hesitating . Monsignor made no attempt to speak .