In the dream, the dreamer listens to doctors discussing cold baths and a recommendation by Hippocrates, and later interacts with them. The conversation shifts to health, future plans, and a prophetic insight about extended life due to engagement in rhetoric.

The dream may symbolize a need for preparation and following a precise plan, as represented by the doctors' discussion about bathing and exercising. The reference to Hippocrates, a symbol of medical wisdom, might indicate a search for healing or balance. Running 'ten stades to the sea' or by the river could signify a journey towards emotional cleansing or understanding (water often represents emotions in dreams).