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15. During the intervals of war, they pass their time less in hunting than in a sluggish repose,  90 divided between sleep and the table. All the bravest of the warriors, committing the care of the house, the family affairs, and the lands, to the women, old men, and weaker part of the domestics, stupefy themselves in inaction: so wonderful is the contrast presented by nature, that the same persons love indolence, and hate tranquillity!  91 It is customary for the several states to present, by voluntary and individual contributions,  92 cattle or grain  93 to their chiefs; which are accepted as honorary gifts, while they serve as necessary supplies.  94 They are peculiarly pleased with presents from neighboring nations, offered not only by individuals, but by the community at large; such as fine horses, heavy armor, rich housings, and gold chains. We have now taught them also to accept of money.  95


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