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 till they burst blude veshels." "Are there any so foolish, as to indulge in a scent so very pernicious?" "Oh yes, there are fules eneugh in the warld: it is not, however, that the quality is altogether so noxious, as the quantity or the unskilful application; there are cases in which it will du vara well; for instance, in habits that are vara relaxed; it may gee a better tone to the feebres; in a palsy, it is the only specific; but on the contrary, if there is any thing faverish, it rapidly increases inflammation." "What are its effects upon a person in vigorous health?" "When ane is weel, he is a damned fule to be dabbling in medicines." So saying, he was departing, when returning back, "let me gee you ae bit o' advice before I gang; if you be naturally a little paper-sculled and scatter-brained, have nothing to do with the innovation snuff, or it will make