Which consisted in breathing into the nostrils of a colt

Which consisted in breathing into the nostrils of a colt

Which consisted in breathing into the nostrils of a colt

The latest instantaneous system which acquired a certain degree of temporary popularity was that introduced from the western prairies, by Mr. Ellis, of Trinity College, Cambridge, which consisted in breathing into the nostrils of a colt, or buffalo colt, while its eyes were covered. But although on some animals this seemed to produce a soothing effect, on others it totally failed.