About two in the morning
By-and-bye , David muttered a few incoherent words , and the anxious watchers thanked God aloud for them . At length Mr. Osmond took leave with a cheerful countenance , and left them all grateful to him , and with a high opinion of his judgment and skill , especially Julia . She said Dr. Sampson was very amusing to talk to , but she should be sorry to trust to that rash , reckless , boisterous man in time of danger . About two in the morning a fly drove rapidly up to the villa , and Sampson got out . He found David pale and muttering , and his wife and children hanging over him in deep distress . He shook hands with them in silence , and eyed the patient keenly . He took the nightcap off , removed the pillows , lowered his head , and said quietly , `` This is the cold fit come on : we must not shut our eyes on the pashint .