On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:39:44 -0600, Michel Boucher wrote:

>
> Coincidentally, an ancestor of mine invented comprehensive medical
> insurance back in the 17th century in Montréal. He was a barber (and
> therefore a surgeon) and for the modest sum of 100 deniers per family (or 8
> sols, 4 deniers), he would perform all the arrow removals, broken bone
> resetting and blood-lettings they needed during the year.

how much for an actual shave and a haircut?

your pal,
blake