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The number of respirations here diminished 8, and that of the 
pulsations 15, or one-half. No inspiratory or expiratory action 
was executed by the nostrils: the air rushed into the nasal 
cavities as into a metallic tube in which an imperfect vacuum 
had been formed. All that could be observed on the external sur- 
face of the alse of the nose was, a slight and almost impercep- 
tible vermicular motion. 
The animal experienced some attacks of colic, but they soon 
passed away. Dieted. 
On the 4th of December, at fifty-five minutes past nine, 60 
grammes of emetic tartar were administered, of which 20 were in 
a drink and 40 in a drench : the respirations were then 5, and 
the pulsations 26. 
At ten o’clock the animal was seized with general and convul- 
sive shiverings, which rendered it impossible for us to keep a strict 
account of the number of respirations. 
At half-past ten, there were 6 respirations, and 36 pulsations. 
At half-past twelve, — 6 respirations. 
The motions of the flank were almost imperceptible, — the expi- 
ration slow, — and the muscles offthe alee nasi remained motionless 
for several seconds. 
At three o’clock, there were 4^ respirations. 
At five o’clock, — 4 respirations and 37 pulsations. 
At nine o’clock, the number of respirations were 7 ; the animal 
was tranquil, but somewhat unsteady on his limbs. 
At two o’clock the febrile action had ceased ; the number of 
respirations was augmented at first, but it afterwards came to be 4|. 
The 5th of December, at thirty- five minutes past nine, 100 
grammes of emetic tartar were administered in a drench : the 
respirations were then 7, and the pulsations 32. 
At forty-seven minutes past nine, — 5 respirations and 30 pul- 
sations. 
At eleven, — 5 respirations and 28 pulsations. 
At one, — 4 respirations and 28 pulsations. 
At two, — 5 respirations and 28 pulsations. 
At twenty minutes to four, — 4 respirations while quiet, and 10 
after exercise. 
At five, — 5 respirations and 30 pulsations. 
At six, — ditto ditto. 
At eight minutes to nine, — 6 respirations and 31 pulsations. 
Colic came on five minutes after the administration of the 100 
grammes ; the animal fell with all its weight upon the ground, but 
got up again immediately, manifested great uneasiness, and stamped. 
Towards two o’clock he became calm and dull, suffering from 
great prostration ; the head underwent a very remarkable lateral 
