Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches

Chapter VI

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A Day in the Wards

The truce of suffering--A patient's request--Typical cases--A painful journey--The biter bit--The condition of amputation--"I am a better shot than he is"--The son's life or revenge--The hunter's adventure--A nephew's devotion--A miserly patient--An enemy converted into a friend--The doctor's welcome 78-88