Yussuf the Guide; Or, the Mountain Bandits

"But it seems so shocking, sir." "Yes, madam," said the doctor, "very sad indeed. You had better get that prescription made up at once." "And him drenched with physic " cried Mrs Dunn; "when it doesn't do him a bit of good." "Not very complimentary to me, Mrs Dunn," said the doctor smiling. "Which I didn't mean any harm, sir; but wouldn't it be better to let the poor boy die in peace, instead of worrying him to keep on taking physic?"