This he liked no better than the first.

Next, I begged for an ale posset with pimpernel soaked in it, assuring him that by frequently drinking such a mixture, Secretary Naunton drew the infection from his very heart.

But the doctor would have none of it, and seemed to doubt the fact." "What did he do ?" inquired Leonard.
"He applied oil of St.John's wort to the tumour," replied Blaize, with a dismal groan, and said, "if the scar did not fall off, he must cauterize it.

Oh! I shall never be able to bear the pain of the operation." "Recollect your life is at stake," rejoined Leonard.

"You must either submit to it or die." "I know I must," replied Blaize, with a prolonged groan; "but it is a terrible alternative." "You will not find the operation so painful as you imagine," rejoined Leonard; "and you know I speak from personal experience." "You give me great comfort," said Blaize.