A POEM. 63 



Where'er you purchase one, they'll not refuse 



To show you how the instrument to use, 



Tis best t' insert it in the jug'lar vein, 



'Bout midway down the neck, the blood t' obtain ; 



When you would stop the same, without demur 



Apply from off your hat a little fur ; 



But if you're over anxious, I'd advise 



With tailor's tools you close the orifice. 



Whene'er they're pumsh'd with films o'er the eye, 

 Twice ev'ry day this lotion, mind, apply ; 

 Dissolve in pint of water pure and clean, 

 Piece of white vitriol, large as horse's bean, 

 After its application, bathe the part 

 With aqua pur a, they will soon depart. 



You can't do better, when a dog has sprain'd 

 A joint, and water warm can be obtain'd, 

 Than well foment the part : three drachms of oil,. 

 And one of hartshorn, will reward your toil ; 



