Mr. Casaubon experienced a significant recovery after his initial severe health crisis and resumed his normal condition soon after. However, Lydgate was very attentive to Casaubon's case, going beyond routine practices. He utilized his stethoscope and took the time to observe his patient closely.
When Casaubon inquired about the reasons for his illness, Lydgate pointed out that a common mistake among intellectual individuals is overexerting themselves through continuous, intense work. He advised that the key to recovery lies in moderating one’s efforts and finding varied forms of relaxation.