Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms, and Superstitions of Ireland: For the Bite of a Mad Dog

For the Bite of a Mad Dog Six ounces of rue, four ounces of garlic, two ounces of Venice treacle, and two ounces of pewter filings. Boil for two hours in a close vessel, in two quarts of ale, and give a spoonful fasting each morning till the cure is effected. The liquor is to be strained before use.