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This beitig supposed to have happened, 

 Jthe principal indication of cure will imme- 

 diately strike every reader, so far as the gra- 

 dual contraction and tone of the tendon is con- 

 cerned ; but the previous and instantaneous 

 , consideration will be to prevent, as much as 

 possible, any consequent inflammation that 

 may fall upon the part. To which end take 

 away, so soon as convenient after the injury 

 is sustained, a proportion of blood adequate 

 to the state and strength of the subject, 

 from a vein as contiguous to the part affect- 

 ed as may be consistent ; and as your success 

 will in a great degree depend upon the ear- 

 liest applications, procure a quart of the best 

 white wine vinegar, or very strong verjuice ; 

 and> after making it hot over the fire, add 

 two ounces of the extract of Saturn; and 

 l^ith this foment the leg every night and 

 rtiorning) bandaging the part with a broad 

 roller of a sufficient length, straining it pretty 

 firm. After using this fomentation for two 

 nights and mornings, begin with the follow- 

 ing embrocation ; and let two or three table 

 Spoonfuls be gently and gradually rubbed 

 into the affected part every night and morn- 

 ing, never omitting the use of the bandage 

 tolerably firm. 



