On recovering from these fits, he expressed no surprize; but pressing his hand to his head, complained, in a tremulous and terrified tone, that his brain was scorched to cinders.

He would then betray marks of insupportable anxiety.
My uncle perceived, by his pulse, that he was indisposed, but in no alarming degree, and ascribed appearances chiefly to the workings of his mind.

He exhorted him to recollection and composure, but in vain.

At the hour of repose he readily retired to his chamber.

At the persuasion of my mother he even undressed and went to bed.