On the 15th his condition was good, the swelling had somewhat augmented, there was not so much lividity, but the yellowish hue had increased.

On the 16th the man complained of pain in the neck, on the side of the affected limb, but his general condition was good.

Examining his genitals, an iron ring 3/4 inch in diameter was discovered, imbedded in the soft tissues of the penis, constricting it to such a degree as to have produced enormous enlargement of the parts.

Upon inquiry it seemed that the ring had been kept on the parts very long, as a means of preservation of chastity; but under the influence of the snake's venom the swelling had increased, and the patient having much trouble in passing water was obliged to complain.

The ring was filed off with some difficulty.