"Mhmm." Deirdre replied quickly, "He's much better now. The fever has subsided."

"That's good," said the family doctor, pointing to the prescription. "I've prescribed some medicine for Mr. Brighthall. Boil it for him tomorrow morning. As for the wounds on his arm and the back of his neck, I'll come by later to re-dress them."

"Alright, thank you," nodded Deirdre.

The family doctor didn't linger for long as it was late and quickly left with his medicinal kit.

Before heading back upstairs to h