ten o'clock
Nevertheless he was aware he ought to be cautious , knowing that now , when the tension and excitement had relaxed , his body might have to confess to its consumption of capital and file a petition in bankruptcy . Sometimes , without a warning to one 's strength , the body overcomes the severest hardships as if the thing were mere child 's play ; and all goes well so long as the stimulated body is in motion . It works on its surplus energy , and as soon as the will and the tension relax , it collapses . Shortly before ten o'clock Frederick was in his friend 's consultation room . The walk to Meriden on the brisk winter day had done him good . `` How did you sleep ? '' asked Schmidt .