I say all this solemnly, for I want you to remember it.

If you disobey again, you will, most likely, be soon buried.
If you obey you have every chance of getting so well that you can safely forget that you ever were ill.
"But, until I tell you that you are well, do not forget that you are ill." "I shall remember," I said, "and I shall be scrupulously obedient." "Good !" he ejaculated.

"I infer that you find life worth living." "Very well worth living," I rejoined devoutly.
"Then listen to me," he said.

"You must remain abed until I tell you to get up; when you first get up, it must be for only an hour or so.

You must not attempt to go out until I give you permission.