Abstract
Extracts:
Turning to the text of The Boke of Marchalsi
(Item 3), modern descriptions of MS G have
hitherto given the impression that this consists
of a single continuous extract.15 Closer examination
reveals, however, that there are in fact
three discontinuous but otherwise complete
fragments, which discuss in turn: (a) the condition
of pursiness (short-windedness) with
appropriate cures; (b) the condition of
‘enchafing of the neck’ (a type of mange)
with suitable cures; and (c) a solitary recipe
for a poultice for the hoof of a horse suffering
from lameness. ... In terms of what they have to say, it must be
admitted that these three fragments will not
alter our understanding of medieval hippology
to any great extent, but they are important
nonetheless in that they are essential for
anyone wishing to undertake a fully collated
scholarly edition of The Boke of Marchalsi.