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CHAP. XXXV. Of the Wounds of the Groines, Yard and Testicles.
WHen the Groines and neighbouring parts are wounded, we must first consi∣der whether they pierce to within: and if they doe penetrate, to what inward parts the come, whether to the bladder, the wombe, or right gut: for these parts are such neare neighbours that oft times they are all wounded with one blow. But for the wounds of the Testicles, and genitall parts, because they are necessary instruments for the preserving the species by generation, or a succession of individualls, and to keepe all things quiet at home, therefore the Chirurgion ought to be very diligent and carefull for their preservation. Wherefore if they should chance at any time to be wounded, they shall be dressed as we have formerly deli∣vered, the medicines being varyed according to the state of the wound, and the ap∣pearing and happening symptomes; for it would be a thing of immense labour to handle all things in particular.