[95] The blood certainly does not coagulate in the vessels, in any case whatever, unless by injecting something into them.

[96] See [p. 128], note.

[97] See [p. 196].

[98] See [p. 226].

[99] See [p. 102] et seq.

[100] [P. 19], note.

[101] The Mediastinum is a membrane by which the cavity of the breast is longitudinally divided. The tearing of it in any disease seems altogether unaccountable, unless we suppose an extraordinary loss of cohesion to have taken place without any mortification. The pericardium is a membrane surrounding the heart, and in a natural state contains some water, condensed from vapour after death.

[102] Vol. ii, p. 409.

[103] This, among innumerable other instances that might be brought, is a proof of the infectious nature of the plague.

[104] Memoires de Societe Medicale, &c.