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again suddenly, turning his head every. now and then, to liis flan"kSj 

 yet appearing to enjoy intervals of ease. On the contrary, it some- 

 times happens, that the Disorder comes on with great vehemence^ 

 and proceeds with such rapidity, that in a few hours the Animal be- 

 comes delirious, and soon afterwards, unless very powerful measures 

 be adopted, death closes the scene. In the latter case, the Animal 

 becomes outrageous and unmanageable, breaking away from his 

 attendants, beating himself about with great violence, and falling 

 down in any place, indiscriminately, without appearing to be sensi- 

 ble of any thing, but the agony which he labours under. At this 

 tihie, if his eye be examined, it will be found to be expressive^ either^ 

 by its languor, of the torture he endures, or by its wildness, of evi- 

 dent delirium. His Nose will now, be pretty constantly directed 

 towards his flanks, he will be found to roll almost incessantly, to make 

 frequent endeavours to lie upon his back, and will appear to enjoy 

 scarcely any respite from pain. In slight attacks, relief may com- 

 monly be obtained pretty readily, by the following drink. 

 Take of Camphire 2 Drachms, 



dissolve it by rubbing in 



Tincture of Opium One Ounce, 



Add to this. Essential Oil of Peppermint, 30 Drops, 



Warm Gruel or Warm Water, 1 Pint. 

 Iti case the Oil of Mint be not at hand, increase the Dose of 

 Camphire to three Drachms. 



This Drink is to be given at one Dose, and the practice called by 

 the Farriers Raking, should be had recourse to immediately ; after 

 which, let a Glyster consisting- of six ounces of Epsom, or eight 

 ounces of Glauber Salts, dissolved in four quarts of thin gruel^ be 



