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quality, upon the ground or dunghill. This 

 self-sufficient manner of 



BLEEDING 



the farrier always considers a striking proof 

 of his consequence, and a never-failing mark 

 of his infallibility; but it never can be too 

 much discouraged, and in fact ought by no 

 means to be countenanced, or indeed per- 

 mitted. If no particular plethora or fulness 

 appears, to render large evacuations neces- 

 sary, three pints will prove sufficient for a 

 slender or delicate subject ; tivo quarts for the 

 more advanced in strength or size ; but from 

 the very large and strong, or remarkably 

 foul horses, may be safely drawn iuWjive pints. 

 However, these directions should be care- 

 fully made by measure, to avoid the incon- 

 , venience and danger of too much relaxing 

 the whole system ; an impropriety in con- 

 duct that maj^ not be so easily remedied as 

 imagined. After this evacuation, let the 

 same regular sj^stem of food, and gentle ex- 

 ercise, be continued for three clear days ; 

 and on the fourth prepare his body for the 

 physic intended to be taken on the follow- 



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