Flannel Dipped in Spirits

Ingredients

• old, soft flannel
• common whiskey

Directions

1. Heat a piece of old, soft flannel before the fire.

2. Fold it into the desired size and shape.

3. Dip the flannel into hot water and wring it dry.

4. Heat common whiskey in a shallow dish over the fire, being careful not to ignite it.

5. Dip the flannel into the heated whiskey and squeeze out excess spirits.

6. Expose the patient's skin and rapidly apply the hot flannel.

7. Apply another heated flannel over the first one.

8. If desired, secure them in position with a bandage.

9. As the inner flannel dries, prepare and apply another one.