Class VI. SEPTIC POISONS 440 The Bites of Venomous Animals 440 Symptoms of the bite of a Viper 441 Physiological action of its poison 442 Putrescent Animal matter 443 Poisonous Fishes 449 Symptoms of Fish poisoning 451 Its origin 452 Aërial Poisons 456 Mercurial vapours 458 Sulphuretted hydrogen gas 462 Carburetted hydrogen gas 464 Chlorine; oxymuriatic acid gas 464 Sulphurous acid gas 465 Of Homicide, by Misadventure or Accident 466 A Synopsis of the objects of inquiry in cases of sudden and mysterious sickness and death VOL. III.—1 Case I. The patient is living, and medical assistance is required 1 Case II. The patient is dead—the attendants can furnish only an imperfect account of his dissolution 2 Case III. The body is found dead—its history is unknown 2 1. Inspection of the dead body 2 2. Circumstances to be learnt by an examination of surrounding and collateral objects 3 3. Circumstances to be learnt by the interrogation of competent witnesses 3 4. Circumstances to be learnt by anatomical dissection 3 A Commentary on the preceding objects of Inquiry 6 Case I. The patient is living, and medical assistance is required 6 Previous state of the patient, with respect to bodily health and strength, 8 Age and occupation 8 Present symptoms of the patient 8 Whether any, and what remedies have been used; by whom recommended; and by whom administered? 12 Appearance of the evacuations 13 Case II. The patient is dead—the attendants can furnish only an imperfect account of his dissolution 17