re: An historical question

[gc429@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (John Strauss)]

I seem to recall that, in England, the axe was used to behead 
most folks and the sword was used for royalty. Can't really
remember where I heard that, so don't take it _too_ seriously.

My idea of a primary source is a movie that I saw, first-hand....

-Henry

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