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openly avowed amongst them. But it is pretty well known that some Fathers do not scruple, although with us much secrecy as possible, to make their Daughters subservient to their brutal lust, the Brother with the Sister, the Brother-in-law openly with his Sister-in law and so on. The women are gently treated and have considerable influence over the men. Notwithstand- they do not scruple to dishonour the Neuptial Bed, which is punished rarely with a few stripes, and more frequently with a gentle reprimand or absence on the part of the offended for a few days or weeks according to the circumstances. All the blame rests generally with the woman, although the seducer shows himself as seldom as possible or convenient for a few days. In comparison to their industry a considerable traffic is

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