Observations sur le magnétisme animal

any diminution. At all times and in all places, I have always seen this Physician ready to produce Magnetism. Not only does he carry it everywhere, but one would say that he leaves it and takes it up again when he pleases. Certainly, one sees nothing similar in Electricity.

Does Mr. Mesmer carry on his person some matter suitable to renew the action of his principle when he has need of it? This is a question that has been asked of me very often. I have always answered, and I still answer with truth, that I have perceived nothing of the sort. One should not accuse me of seeking to deceive on this subject; for if I were in the position of knowing something that I did not wish to say, it would be very simple for me to remain silent.

Be that as it may, the first reports that spread through the Public regarding this new process were not