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extraction. After this, the cow needed no more than ordinary at- 
tendance. 
The second case was a similar one, so far as regards symptoms, 
& c. ; but the owner happened to be a man of a more irritable tem- 
perament, and not easily convinced from witnessing the effects of 
the undiluted extract. I thought I would guard myself in this 
case by preparing a portion mixed with hog’s lard, and applying it 
in the same way ; but its effects were not so marked. In half an 
hour from the first, it was applied again, and from being called 
upon rather hastily to attend another patient not far distant, I did 
not see the effect produced this time, but understood it was not 
very marked. I quitted the house, saying, I would be back as soon 
as possible ; but having occasion to return by home, the owner 
came to let me know that some of his neighbours (wiseacres, I sup- 
pose) and himself had come to the conclusion that nothing but an 
operation would be of any service. Well! I repaired along with 
him to the place of execution , and made another examination, when I 
found the part had given way, and was in every respect in a fair way 
to do well. So I applied a little more of my favourite, telling him 
how the case stood, and that I did not in the least doubt but that 
in a short time we should be able to accomplish our end. I again 
left for home, desiring, if the cow got very uneasy before I returned, 
he was to let me know. 
Now, sir, for the grand sum up. Ere long he came to let me 
know that the cow had calved, and without assistance : a fine 
lively calf was brought forth, and, for aught he saw to the con- 
trary, both were likely to do well. 
So much in the praise of belladonna. 
But mark! if any of the numerous readers of The Veteri- 
narian, who have not been made acquainted with the action of 
such a potent agent desire to try the experiment, I must go so 
far as to caution them to be sparing in their application of so active 
an ingredient to parts so important and highly irritable : if not, 
perchance it may cause a blush to appear, which may in part over- 
shadow the luminary that wishes to shine forth. 
P.S. Any comments on the subject I think will be superflous : 
I leave it in the hands of the profession to decide on its merits. 
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