Wordless Wednesday (with some words)

Symbolizing Everhard 't Serclaes, the Brussels hero, it is said you will be fortunate if you rub his elbow.   First of all, I thought it was a woman.  Second of all, I quickly touched his leg (not knowing the elbow rule) because I didn't want to put too much effort in touching a statue that I am sure is a petri dish of nasty germs.  Given the fact that t' Serclaes met an untimely death, I'm not sure what kind of 'good fortune' rubbing this statue is supposed to bring...............