But it sometimes happens that being startled accomplishes more towards a cure than long rest can.

Your perturbation of mind and activity of body has cured you.

You are, as far as I can judge, well.

I am of the opinion that you may safely eat and drink what you like in moderation, rest only as you please and may resume your normal life." I was, naturally, much pleased, but had no impulse to resume my habits that day.

I kept indoors, denied myself to all visitors, slept long after Galen had left, ate a moderate dinner and went early to bed.
Next day I went through the normal routine of a Roman of my rank.