The doctor himself was alarmed.
During his visits to Carlino he had noticed that she was highly strung, but he had never before seen her in such a condition.

She was livid, perfectly stiff, and unable to speak.

The attack lasted until six o'clock in the morning, the first sign of improvement being when Jeanne inquired what time it was.

The maid, accustomed to these attacks whispered to the doctor: "It is passing," and then said aloud: "Six o'clock, Signora." The words seemed to have a miraculous effect.

Jeanne, whom they had placed on the bed without undressing her, sat up, rather dazed it is true, but quite mistress of her limbs and her voice.