once, and the materials are not at hand it is desirable to know how to
substitute something else _that any one may apply with ease_. This can
be readily done with handkerchiefs.

[THEY GROW TO FLOWERS, OR TO WEEDS.]

827. Handkerchiefs.

Any ordinary handkerchief will do; but a square of linen folded into
various shapes answers better. The shapes generally required are as
follows:--The triangle, the long square, the cravat, and the cord.

828. The Triangular Handkerchief

The triangular handkerchief is made by folding it from corner to
corner. Use, as a bandage for the head.

_Application_.--Place the base round the head, and the short part
hanging down behind, then tie the long ends over it.

829. The Long Square

The long square is made by folding the handkerchief in three. Use, as
a bandage to the ribs, belly, &c. If one handkerchief is not long
enough, sew two together.

830. The Cravat

The cravat is folded as usual with cravats. Use, as a bandage for the
head, arms, legs, feet, neck, &c.

831. The Cord

The cord is used to compress vessels, when a knot is made in it, and
placed over the vessel to be compressed. It is merely a handkerchief
twisted in its diagonal.

832. Multiple Handkerchiefs.

Two or more handkerchiefs must sometimes be applied, as in a broken
collar-bone, or when it is necessary to keep dressings under the arm.
The bandage is applied by knotting the opposite comers of one
handkerchief together, and passing the left arm through it, then
passing another handkerchief under the right arm, and tying it. By
this means we can brace the shoulders well back, and the handkerchief
will press firmly over the broken collar-bone: besides, this form of
bandage does not readily slip or get slack, but it requires to be
combined with the sling, in order to keep the arm steady.

833. For an Inflamed Breast

For an inflamed breast that requires support, or dressings to be kept
to it, pass one corner over the shoulder, bring the body of it over
the breast, and pass it upwards and backwards under the arm of that
side, and tie the opposite corners together.

834. An Excellent Sling

An excellent sling is formed by placing one handkerchief around the
neck, and knotting opposite corners ever the breast bone, then placing
the other in triangle under the arm, to be supported with