ABSTRACT
A Chirurgeon ought to be a young, or middle-ag’d Man, of a strong, steddy, and never-
trembling Hand; as ready with the left Hand as with the Right; of a piercing clear Eye; he
must be of an undaunted Courage, and unmerciful; fully resolv’d to go through with the
Cure he has undertaken; unmoved at the Crys of his Patient, lest he either make greater
haste than is convenient, or cut less than is necessary. He must, in short do everything
without the least appearing Motion or Concern at the Complaints of his Patient.1
