The tumour has discharged its venom.

Keep him as warm as you can, and do not let him leave his bed for two days.

All depends upon that.

I will send him proper medicines and some blankets shortly.

If he takes cold, it will be fatal." The young man promised to attend to the doctor's injunctions, and the old woman mumbled her thanks.
"Where is Judith Malmayns ?" asked Doctor Hodges: "I am surprised not to see her.