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to be composed of water with a little alcohol, and a small quantity 
of carbonate of ammonia. 
On the third day of his fast he developed the habit of drinking 
his urine in quantities of from 2 to 9 oz. This he did daily, usually 
on rising in the morning. The disturbing influence of this upon 
the metabolism is practically nil, since all the urinary constituents 
are simply excreted unchanged. This somewhat disgusting habit is 
by no means unknown, as Jacques himself informed us that it has 
long been the custom among French miners to drink their urine 
when deprived of food, owing to mining accidents. Certain savage 
peoples, such as the Patagonians, also do so during starvation. 
He was permitted to drink aerated mineral waters ad libitum , a 
careful note being always made of the amount consumed. He 
smoked a good many cigarettes daily, and occupied himself in 
reading newspapers, in playing cards, in talking, and in resting on 
the sofa. He almost daily took a walk, sometimes during the 
earlier part of his fast two. The time occupied in this way was 
noted. 
During the whole period of the fast his health was never 
much disturbed. He was usually cheerful, though rather irritable. 
During the first few days his tongue became somewhat coated, and 
his breath very offensive. On the third and fourth day he com- 
plained of dull epigastric pain, which he said was relieved by taking 
a pinch of his powder. His bowels were not moved during the 
whole period of his fast, except on the first day, when a few scyba- 
lous masses were passed, but were not kept. A few hours after his 
first meal on the completion of his fast, he had a copious formed 
evacuation, which was, however, unfortunately lost. 
During the whole period, but more especially towards the latter 
part, he was very sensitive to cold and draughts, and, although he 
kept his room at a temperature usually of 75° F., his temperature 
was invariably subnormal, ranging from 96° to 93° *4 F. His pulse 
averaged between 50 and 60. His respirations were usually from 
23 to 30. His skin felt moist and warm during the whole period. 
His expression, naturally somewhat anxious, became rather haggard 
towards the end. 
On the 9th of November he complained of pain and tenderness 
in the ball of the great toe, which was observed to be red and 
