178 POLL EVIL. 



Let it then be understood the^;o// evil ori-^ 

 ginates in a tumour situate as before de- 

 cribed ; and generali}'^ proceeds from injuries 

 sustained on that part by blows, braises, or 

 such frequent and excessive friction from 

 large or heavy harness as may sufficiently 

 irritate the part to provoke a formation of 

 matter, as has been explained in the preced- 

 ing* article. Jf it is early observed, let the 

 seat of pain be very frequently fomented 

 with vinegar made v*'arm, for at least a 

 quarter of an hour, rubbing upon the part 

 immediately after about an ounce of cam- 

 phorated spirits of winfe, and then bandag- 

 ing over the part a double flamiel dipped in 

 the vineo'ar, warm as before. 



\Should the swelling' refuse submission to 

 this treatment, after a regular perseverance 

 for eight-and-^forly hours, continuing to in- 

 large itself, and display invincible symptoms 

 of maturation, make no farther attempt by 

 REPELLENTS to opposc the progress of Na- 

 ture ; such obstinacy will never prevail; 

 therefore contribute your early and cheerful 

 assistance to promote a speedy suppuration. 

 For this purpose let the following* poultice 



