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gland, and does not generally burst Glisson’s capsule, or the first and 
fibrous covering of the liver. Glisson’s capsule, however, is, by the pres- 
sure of fluid, bulged out. The hemorrhage stretches the peritoneum, 
which is the second or last envelope; and nature, striving to repair the 
injury, causes the serous investment to inflame,—to become white, 
opaque, considerably thicker, and altogether stronger than in its normal 
condition. 
THE HEAD OF A HORSE SUFFERING FROM 
INTERNAL HEMORRHAGE. 
SSS a SS 
THE TEST FOR HEMORRHAGE FROM THE LIVER. 
There may be an indefinite number of attacks; or the horse, possibly, 
may succumb to the first assault. Commonly, there are several fits of 
the same character. Treatment is generally adopted. A dose of aloes 
is given, though with what intention the author is not aware. Quiet is 
enjoined; and styptics, as sugar of lead, alum, etc., are administered ; 
and the horse, commonly, under such treatment, seems to recover. 
It is, however, difficult to change a fixed habit, or to perceive the 
reason for an alteration after all danger has disappeared. The gentle- 
man again indulges his inclinations. The coachman, to keep up his 
horse’s flesh, fills the manger; the master very rarely orders the carriage; 
now he can ride, walking is preferred for his own exercise. Soon, a 
second fit takes place; this time, Glisson’s capsule usually yields; but 
the thickened peritoneum, although pushed farther out, still resists, and 
now remains the single stay between human perversity and certain 
death. 
With recovery, the former custom is again resumed; the man chooses 
to think a sick horse must require support; the master pleases to imagine 
rest must be beneficial to an animal which has been seriously ill. 
Another fit ensues; no one is much alarmed this time. The people have 
become accustomed to the sort of thing; men soon grow used to other’s 
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