1st Phy. That's right. It is a sign that his body is clearing. I will go and see him in two or three days; but if he dies before, mind you do not forget to give me notice, for it is not proper that a doctor should go to visit a dead man.
C. Wom. (to Physician). My father, Sir, is getting worse and worse.
1st Phy. It is no fault of mine; I send him remedies; why does he not get better? How many times has he been bled?
C. Wom. Fifteen times, Sir, in twenty days.
1st Phy. Fifteen times?
C. Wom. Yes.
1st Phy. And he does not get better?
C. Wom. No, Sir.
1st Phy. It is a sign that the seat of the malady is not in the blood. He must be purged as many times, to see if it is in the humours; and if this does not succeed, we will send him to the bath.
Apo. This is the beau-idéal of physic.