14 THE SHIKARI 



The instruments must be kept only for medical 

 purposes, and thoroughly disinfected both before and 

 after use and wiped dry before being put away. 



To the above may be added, or exchanged, mustard 

 plasters, carbolic ointment, some small brushes for 

 painting on iodine, etc., fruit salts in tablet or pow- 

 dered form, oil of citronella, which if rubbed on the 

 face, hands, and ankles will keep away biting flies 

 for a time ; a cholera belt, boric acid for an eye- 

 wash, aspirin for rheumatism and lumbago, and last 

 but not least a small case of special invalid foods, 

 such as meat extracts, cornflour, and brandy. 



For the bites of scorpions, stinging flies, etc., strong 

 ammonia rubbed and dabbed on the spot relieves the 

 pain and irritation and often prevents swelling. 



If the hunter wishes to preserve his health, a 

 good mosquito-net (see Chapter II) is an indispensable 

 article ; this should be made so that it can be 

 erected with poles affixed to the bed, and when the 

 bottom of the net is tucked in under the blankets 

 or mattress, the sleeper is practically immune from 

 mosquitoes and other insects, and can with safety 

 sleep in the open and in peace. 



Dysentery, — Besides fever, perhaps dysentery or 

 some mild form 'of it will be the traveller's principal 

 trouble, and a few remarks on this may not be out of 

 place. 



Most so-called cases of dysentery are merely severe 

 irregularities of the bowels, and with a little care 



