On Wed 12 Nov 2008 09:48:42a, blake murphy told us...

> 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
>

Probably depends on how many stiches you need afterwards.

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Wayne Boatwright
(correct the spelling of "geemail" to reply)

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