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and said, "Remain well. I am called away by tlie gods!*' and 

 set off at the top of his speed. The young men caught him before 

 he had gone a mile, and bound him. By gentle treatment and 

 watching for a few days he recovered. I have observed several 

 instances of this kind in the country, but very few cases of idiocy, 

 and I believe that continued insanity is rare. 



