>>I was wondering.... How much did a ferreter earn for his services? David: I can answer part of your question. In 1272 the capture of rabbits with ferrets at Waleton is mentioned by Thorold Rogers in his "History of Agriculture and Prices in England", and ten year later Richard le Forester was paid 3s. 6d. for catching rabbits and keeping ferrets for the King at Rhuddlan Castle in Flintshire. I would imagine that the 3s. 6d. would be one year's wages!! Sheila Bolton Ferret Welfare & Newsletter Editor of the National Ferret Welfare Society of the UK The opinions expressed by me are not necessarily those of the NFWS [Posted in FML issue 1602]