Seems Louis the XIVth. was a very brave man to endure this treatment by one of my ancient colleagues.If you don't know what the are talking about, i recommend this link: http://www.fascrs.org/patients/conditions/anal_abscess_fistula/ Nowadays the surgical treatment is nearly the same as in "the good old days", but lucky we have something called "anaesthesia" that makes the whole procedure more comfortable...Anyway, Vive le Roi !!!