FEVERS. 93 



Symploms of Recovery. 



high repute in the world, under the name of 

 James's powders. 



As the disease begins to abate the horse will re- 

 cover his senses, and look more brisk with his 

 eyes ; his appearance will be more lively ; his ap- 

 petite will return ; and he will now begin to eat 

 his meat as formerly. In this case his medicines 

 may be omitted, and the following mild and 

 astringent drink may be administered. 



(RECIPE, No. 59.) 



Take— Peruvian bark, in powder, one ounce; 



Gentian root, in powder, half an ounce ; 



Nitre, one ounce ; 



Spirit of vitriol, half a drachm : 



To be given in a quart of warm ale. 



This drink will strengthen and brace the sto- 

 mach and intestines, promote his appetite, and is 

 likewise excellent in all disorders attended with a 

 slight fever, or when the stomach and bowels are 



