176 Tfim^^&, 



Where Firing is necessary, iind Manner of performing it. 



168), is very powerful in removing pain, and dis- 

 solving callous tumours, either on the sinews, or^ 

 hock, splints, and bone spavins, though ever so 

 obstinate or long standing, if repeated as above 

 directed. 



CHAP. XXIX. 



ON FIRING. 



Firing may be usefully employed, in order to 

 strengthen and brace the relaxed sinews, but 

 should never be applied till the swelling or inflam- 

 mation is entirely removed. The firing irons 

 must be smooth, thin, and fine on the edge ; and 

 the lines on the sinews five in number ; one down 

 the main tendon, and two on each side, about the 

 distance of an inch from each other. The cross, 

 or inclining lines, must be at the distance of three 

 quarters of an inch from each other; and the 

 thinner and finer the irons are, the neater will be 

 the work. 



