Loathsome Miserable Carrion, Pale, Meagre And Hectic

[RichardB]

It would be Injustice to the Publick to overlook the miserable Case of John Settle of Sheffield, aged about Eighteen Years, who went there in Sepr 1730 a loathsome miserable Carrion, Pale, Meagre and Hectic, muffled up both Hands, Face, and Neck, running Sores in the Kings Evil, which he had had some Years.

The lateness of the Season allowed him only a seven Week stay; he returned with a healthy, strong, vigorous Constitution, and florid pleasant Look.

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