The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1850-07-17

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The arranycmentoftl Of the physicians fam
lily seconded his ambition still more; he
had three sons, he shared amongst then
the three orders; the Daquins were dcs
tined 10 shine in the robe, to be enriched
in the church, and to give to tho famiIythe
eclm Of military illustration the eldes
was intcndant at Nevcrs, and was provided
with the Office Of Master Of Requests :the
the second became an able, and the thru
had company in the guards.
Every thing was going on we'll for the
father, who, on his side, was accumulatinn
money, and indulging in great affection
Tor the royal treasure, when one day Mon.
s'eur du Tartc, an unworthy surgeon, who
enjoyed degree OF consideration merely
one step above that of an apothccary,
came from Paris to Versailles by tho pub
lie coach, and presented himself in the an
tc-chamber of the apartment which Daquin
occupied at the Castle. Monsieur du
Tarte spies servant, and tells him to an
nouncc to his master the visit of a sur
gcon Of Paris.
"Thc first physician Of the King is en-
gagcd,' replied the latter, "hc is about tn
60 out and present himself to his majesty,
and you will see him on his way"
~" No replied du Tarte " must speak to
M. Daquin coafidcntiallyi be good enough
to announce me-"
The physicians of Moliere, and NJ. Dia.
forus amongst others, did not love the
Court, because when great Lord was
sick, he expected to be cured, which was
assurcdly very ridiculous, willis, the
city was not so cxacting; the citizens had
nothing to say, provided they were treated
according to rule. However, the cour,
was, at that time, every thing for the city;
Versailles the oracle Of Paris; reputation,
fashions, influence, position, all came from
Versailles. Louis XIV, to whom the
9gsRRlss Of ' ae, as g. re5Rersd ami re- p9t
.,.,.aL, 6itnd Klugtlom, the head oi sy.zS ssnoa
and i: was only at long intervals ,n1 -
great occasions that Notre Dame
| the court 10 Paris. The conscque
uhs wy ~ live at
Versailles in some way or other, ,.,o,,
! a sick pcrsen was given ovor, th;>, lad 70
couTsasaasto the physicians OF slpcour, as
more skiliai e sSs s9f safrcn. Hence,
Monsieur du Tarte. Convinced OF this truth,
presented himself at the house of Daquin.
"Mouscur has not time to-day" said the
servant, after having executed his commits
sion.
.'lIcrc is hall Louis" said tho obslin-
ate surgeon, who knew that in the house of
Daquin every thing was done for money;
ago and tell him again that this matter is Of
Importance 10 him" The half .nlis op-
crated,-and du Tartc was admitted to the
presence OF Daquin; the latter was dressed;
he had on large black wig, lace collar,
and held in his hand a superb gold ring, as
person about to go out; in fact, eight O'Clock
in the mtrming, and the first physician Of
the King was to be prcscn; at the "pclH
lcrcc'
"Wcll, master du Tar,c,' said Daquin,
in protecting tone, "what do you want
with us! Have you some huge sick per-
son at Paris, who desires visit from us
1t is impossible; cannot quit Versailles
Bat let me know the malody by the dlago-
nlstlc and prognostc signs; for you know,
Master du Tartc, ignoi nuva est cratio
morbi, and | will give you prescription"
Du Tartc was lost in paying reverence;
with smiling mouth, and carcssing eye, he
Advanced towards Daluin, constantly bow
ing, until he found himself near enough to
answer in a low voice:
at is not this DOCTOR" said he to him,
"there is sickness at Paris, but only
amongst the lower order, and
"Do you come to solicit authority to sell
some new unguent! We have but too
many Mthridatcs and d'Orvictans, Master
du Tartc, without speaking OF cmc,c
wine"
come to ask you to let me bleed the
King" said du Tartc, in voice so low,
that it was scarcely intclligihc.
"B!ccd the King wretchcd man :" cried
Daquin, retreating three steps, "wl,at do
you meant"
81 will tell you doctor" said du Tarc,
without being disconnected =" You know
that am the most kiful blccder in Paris :;
IN this respect, you have nothing to fear
have hand as sure as it is light but
Dr some time back my practice has been
fortunate. ! have had the misfortune to
Il .an clolh-merchant. who died under
| The steel, and as he left but little property,
| ihe Qmily have made devil OF noise
aboltt. | nevertheless finished the ope-
ration "A splendid operation, assure you ;
bu ptople become harder to please every
day, and what ought TO have Increased my
reputation has injured me. There is also