The fourth Scene
To them Servant, Plaster, and then Ferret, Mr
s.
Ferret, and Horten.
Serv.
Her's M
r. Plaster, the learned Surgeon, that speakes
nothing but Latine, because either he would not be understood,
or not contradicted.
Good.
He is welcome.
Hor.
There is no need sir of his trouble: the gentleman is past
danger.
Plast.
Are you a surgeon sir?
M. Fe.
A simple one sir; one I meane that useth no compounds.
Plas.
If you are rationall as well as empericall, and that you
practice secundum artem 'tis well.
Hor.
I dare secure his safety.
You may erre sir. He hath a wound; and where there is continuitatis
divortium, you must consider whether it came per
contusionem, punctionem, or how; and whether a nerve, tendon, ligament
or artery be in danger. The parts likewise whether it be
in principalibus vel minus principalibus. Then the adjuncts; whether
there be fractura or dislocatio; for these make it vulnus compositum.
Then the accidents; whether there be
inflammatio ochimosis or—
Good.
Pray sir what is that?
Plas.
It is sir copiosa sanguinis inter cutem diffusio; which many
times causeth a dangerous apostema
Good.
You have satisfied very well sir.
Plas.
Perhaps you have applyed some Montebankes medicine
which you believe will cure secundum primam intentionem.
Good.
Pray' sir how is that?
Plas.
That is sine suppuratione vel cicatrice. We that worke according
to art begin with alteratione substantiæ in pus: for ex
corruptione unius fit generatio alterius. And then—
Good.
You have said enough sir more then we understand.
Pray' sir give him leave to see my cosin and his wound: his judgment
being a professor may confirme us.
