Punch,  25 (1853), 115.

A Consultation "In Articulo"

Anon

Genre:

Poetry, Drollery

Subjects:

Medical Practitioners, Medical Treatment, Politics


    Following the worsening relations between Russia and Turkey, this poem likens the diplomatic efforts of statesmen to avert conflict to doctors administering 'the paper-pill' to 'a dying nation [Turkey]'. Observes that while the 'diplomatic doctors' disagree over the best course of treatment and treat Turkey with 'replies', the patient finally dies.



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