in my opinion, it is to be preferred before the trouble and bother of leeches. Where, however, there is no remarkable excitement, local or universal, the topical application of any of the ointments suggested will often promote absorption (see Forms 35, 36, 37). Blisters applied over the bubo, very often disperse the swelling. Pressure also, made by means of a pad covered with tin foil (as seen in the subjoined cut), and continued for several days, frequently urges the absorption of the accumulated deposition in the gland. [Illustration] Where _bubo_ has been suffered to proceed, and the suppuration appears inevitable, it would be highly improper to retard it: poultices and warm fomentations should be applied, and when fit, an opening should be made to permit the exit from, and prevent the extension of, the matter in the surrounding cellular membrane; the operation should not, however, be prematurely performed; the skin should be permitted to become thin before an opening is made, and that opening should be made in the most dependent position, in order to allow complete escape of the matter, lest fistulæ and sinuses should form. When an abscess is thus established, its healing must be promoted with all expedition, and care taken to preserve the strength of the patient. For the former purpose, poultices, mild healing ointments, or strapping plaster applied near the edges of the wound, should be used. Poultices may be applied with a bandage, as seen in the subjoined cut. [Illustration] When the abscess appears indolent and not disposed to heal, carrot and linseed-meal poultices may be substituted. Astringent ointments should also be employed (see Forms 38, 39, 40), or lotions (see Forms 41, 42), and the topical application of caustic to the edges of the wounds, or even paring them with a scalpel. The occasional use of the warm or vapor bath will give a healthy tone to the frame, invigorate the depressed powers, and promote recovery. The strength should be supported by more generous diet, and any of the formulæ comprised under the head of tonics, may be taken internally (see Forms 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48). As the patient becomes convalescent, change of air, gradual exercise, the cold shower bath, or sea bathing, will be of essential service.