He had one or two slight attacks of fever, but the constant use of quinine enabled him to resist their effect, and he was now to some degree acclimatized, and thought no more of the attacks of fever than he would have done at home of a violent bilious attack.
This was not the case with Mr.Goodenough.Frank observed with concern that he lost strength rapidly, and was soon unable to accompany him in his walks.

One morning he appeared very ill.
"Have you a touch of fever, sir ?" "No, Frank, it is worse than fever, it is dysentery.

I had an attack last time I was on the coast, and know what to do with it.

Get the medicine chest and bring me the bottle of ipecacuanha.

Now, you must give me doses of this just strong enough not to act as an emetic, every three hours." Frank nursed his friend assiduously, and for the next three days hoped that he was obtaining a mastery over the illness.