I'm afraid Dr Clarkson's out delivering a baby.We don't know when he'll be back.No matter.If you open the store cupboard, I can easily find what I need.Well ... tell the doctor you opened it for the chairman of the board.I assure you he will raise not the slightest objection.This should do it tincture of steel, 10 drops in water three times a day.And this is solution of nitrate of silver.Rub a little in morning and night.How long before it's better?Erysipelas is very hard to cure.We should be able to reduce the symptoms, but that might be all.Oh, and you must wear gloves at all times.I couldn't wait a table in gloves I'd look like a footman.You may have to do.The tincture and the salve will help.Try it for a week, and we'll see.