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same pitiless fate. It is not here intended to incul- 

 cate a principle to a punctilious and impracticable 

 excess, but to recommend the exercise of a practica- 

 ble and expedient general humanity ; and the above 

 examples of modern barbarism inevitably intruded 

 themselves in a discussion concerning distant ages, 

 which we triumphantly style barbarous.^ 



133. Directions to Travellers on Horseback. 



During a journey it is impossible to avoid acci- 

 dents, and it is prudent to be always prepared 

 against them, for it is not always practicable to pro- 

 cure assistance or proper medicine when wanted. 

 A few plain directions how to proceed in such cases 

 are here subjoined. 



134. Loss of a Shoe, 



If a horse accidentally loss a shoe, the rider must 

 adopt an easy pace till another can be provided; 

 and if the foot be injured by gravel, nails, or thorns, 

 it must be properly searched. 



135. Wound in the Foot. 



If the foot be recently and slightly waimded, a 

 little oil of turpentine poured upon the part, and set 

 fire to with a hot poker, is commonly a present cure, 

 without any other application. 



136. Injury of the Coffin-bone. 



If the coffin-bone be affected, apply — 



Tincture of benzoin, - 1 ounce. 

 Spirit of turpentine, - half an ounce. 



Of the following mixed oils, one ounce and a half, 

 viz. 



Egyptiacum, - - - 4 ounces. 

 Spirit of turpentine, - - 4 ounces. 



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