TniRTV-FIVE YEARS IN THE EAST. tQF 



which I could spare for committin<T any observations to 

 paper, was fully enorossed in noting down those which relat- 

 ed to medical subjects ; therefore, it can easily be imagined, 

 that some of the minor details may be slightly inaccurate, 

 and that many an important fact, which would have been 

 worth recording, may have escaped my remembrance. I 

 can, however, assure my readers, that, as far as my me- 

 mory serves me, I have presented to them a faithful record, 

 and that I never have, in any instance, wilfully swerved from 

 truth. 



In conclusion, I now insert ( in a Translation by a pro- 

 fessed literary character ) Dr. Triller'S Rdes of Health: 

 This reputable author flourished towards ihe close of the 

 17th century, and published a highly esteemed series of 

 Epic poems, entitled, 7 he Abduction of a Saxon Prince. 



RULES OF HEALTH. 



I. 



There is a charm in health and length of days, 



Which all men covet, and which most might gain ;. 



And I shall now attempt, in humble lays, 

 To tell how I my aged-life did gain. 



However man the debt of nature pays. 

 He may, at least, longevity obtain ; 



Learn how I lived, and note what I advise, 



As proper means to win so rich and rare a prize. 



II. 



r 

 'Tis to divine beneficence we owe 



Not only life, but that great blessing— health ; 

 Yet, man must ever carefully bestow 



Attention on himself, to aid the wealth 

 Which nature has bestowed, as though. 



Without our will, she would do good by stealth ; 

 Nor should we treat her rudely, lest we feel 

 That nerves and muscles are not made of stone nor steeL 



