it seems she's caught the bubonic plague... the cause must be the bad air!
oh how God is punishing us with this horrendous plague!
A son, with his mother grabbing by his arm, approaches a building
you mustn't worry, I can rub onions, herbs or a chopped up snake on the boils or even cut up a pigeon and rub it over her infected body
I sincerely thank you but I don't think I can afford it
However, it will cost a lot more so how much are you willing to pay
The Christian Doctor sits in his usual seat where he is met with the worried expression of the two
that's alright I suggest you travel out of town to a region with better air. And also take this amulet with you, it protects you from falling ill!
thank you very much doctor! here's all my money
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The doctor realizes that the mother is a victim of the recent bubonic plague, a punishment from God he perceives it as
eheh... all a doctor needs to do is lie, pretend and exploit the weak. Why interest myself in finding cures and treatment when I know God will protect me!
$$$
Offering many of the various strategies that have been circling around town, he realizes he can exploit this opportunity
Though it wasn't entirely confirmed that air was the cause of the plague, the doctor gives them some suggestions and they leave the building
The Christian doctor shows his cynical side of his work as he takes advantage of the plague