sal volatile

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After she had had some sal volatile and sat still for a few minutes, she said the re was nothing he matter with her except a few bruises.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis

I have not read them, I am too weak, I suffered Fits of Shaking & he & the Smith Father delivered me back to my Chamber & there administered sal volatile.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

A piece of flannel, dipped in sal volatile, was put around his neck, and his feet bathed in warm water, but without affording any relief.

From Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. by Lossing, Benson John

A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.

From Just Gerry by Chaundler, Christine

While the chemist was applying sal volatile in the genteelest manner, Lionel was wondering whom he should ask to support him at St. George's.

From The Gay Adventure A Romance by Bird, Richard