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specific course, attention must be directed to assisting 

 towards that end, for any attempt to check it is sure to 

 result in serious trouble; indeed, I think I am safe in 

 stating that many a case has been changed from its 

 normal course and become virulent by misguided treat- 

 ment in the direction indicated. The usual laxative, 

 nourishins: diet referred to in the notes on Xursins; must 

 be given. Good grass, freshly cut, when obtainable, or, 

 in its absence, carrots sliced lengthways, will be appre- 

 ciated. If constipation is present a half -pint of linseed 

 oil will have a good effect. Xo purgatives are per- 

 missible. When the feverish symptoms are strongly 

 marked a drench of a couple of drachms of quinine in 

 a pint of water, to which a few drops of sulphuric aciJ 

 is added, twice or thrice a day, will subdue them; or, 

 should a drench be inadvisable, an ounce of nitre in a 

 small mash will be a good substitute. Meantime, steps 

 must be taken to facilitate the formation of the abscess, 

 for which purpose poultices of linseed meal or mashed 

 carrots or turnips answer very well, provided care is 

 taken that thev are not allowed to become cold before 

 being renewed, and that when it is inconvenient to 

 continue them, such as during the night, the throat is 

 enveloped in flannel. As soon as the abscess is opened 

 perfect drainage should be provided for by keeping the 

 wound open until it is evident that all the pus has 



