Intoxicate him as rapidly as possible, and, once intoxicated, he is safe.

If, however, through delay in treatment, the poison has once got into circulation no amount of brandy will either intoxicate him or save his life.
An odd character, rejoicing in the nick-name of Jack the Viper, is mentioned on page 763 of Hone's Table Book, 1829.

In part the writer says: Jack has traveled, seen the world, and profited by his travels; for he has learned to be contented.
He is not entirely idle, nor wholly industrious.

If he can get a crust sufficient for the day, he leaves the evil of it should visit him.

The first time I saw him was in the high noon of a scorching day, at an inn in Laytonstone.