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The sight should first be obscured ; then the vessel raised ; afterward 

 the fleam arranged upon the huge pipe thus brought into view ; when a 

 sudden blow being dealt with the blood stick will cause the current to 

 spurt forth. Should any accident prevent the first attempt from being 

 successful, the operator should not strike twice in the same place. Re- 

 peated blows upon the same spot are likely to bruise the part, or to 

 cause a ragged wound ; neither of which circumstances are favorable to 

 the healing process. Leave the sHght incision to nature, for it very 

 rarely requires any treatment, and choosing a fresh mark, repeat the 

 process with better success. 



Blood being obtained by the operator, the groom approaches bearing 

 the blood can. This the man presses against the horse's neck, thereby 

 impeding the downward stream within the vessel and causing the vital 

 current to gush forth. 



Whatever may be the urgency of the business which may demand your 

 presence elsewhere, never quit at this stage of the proceeding. How- 

 ever experienced or meritorious the servant may be, always remain until 



