Traditions}

They have Romantic and fabulous Tales but which have neither moral tendency or moral Interpretation – therefore I Shall not trouble you with an Account of them[.]

Amusements}

Their only Amusement is galantry, Dancing and Singing. When a dance is opened they form themselves into a Circle where all the men join in one voice and dance untill they are Some times spent with fatigue, they move regularly and Keep good time to their Songs – which is far from being disagreeable to the Ear any more than their manner of dancing is to the Sight[.] Sometimes two Smart Bucks will Sally Forth and dance a Jigg, which consists in of various contortions and attitudes of the Body not easily described but perfectly ludicrous[.] Before the Ball is opened they untie or loosen their Hair and grease it So much that is appears stiff then they Strew Swans Down ov upon their Heads and rub a little vermillion on their Heads and faces – thus modelled they believe themselves Agreeable to the women & Handsome to Spectators[.]

Economy}

Their Economy exists in hoarding up as much Provisions as Possible for the winter & of obtaining a Great many Orignal Snares[.] He that is the best Hunter & who has the greatest number of Snares is the greatest & richest man[.] [W]hen one Kills an Animal, it is not his own for he received the smallest Share, it seperated among the others who send a Piece of their Share each to when cooked to the Hunter[.]

Disposition}

Their disposition is Sociable, mild and harmless, never make war with their neighbours

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