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Cutting Off The Supplies
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THE late Duke of York is reported to have once consulted Abernethy.
During the time his highness was in the room, the doctor stood before
him with his hands in his pockets, waiting to be addressed, and
whistling with great coolness. The Duke, naturally astonished at his
conduct, said, I suppose you know who I am?--Suppose I do; what of
that? If your Highness of York wishes to be well, let me tell you,
added the surgeon, you must do as the Duke of Wellington often did in
his campaigns, cut off the supplies, and the enemy will quickly leave
the citadel.
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