OF THE FUR TRADE, &c. - lxey

the back, is faftened to the belt, as well as under the chin. The
upper garment is a robe like that worn by the men. Their hair is di-
vided on the crown, and tied behind, or fometimes faftened in large knots
over the ears. They are fond of European articles, and prefer them
to their own native commodities. Their ornaments confift in common
with all favages, in bracelets, rings, and fimilar baubles. ‘Some of the
women tatoo three perpendicular lines, which are fometimes double :
one from the centre of the chin to that of the under lip, and one © parallel

on either fide to the corner of the mouth.

OF all the nations which I have feen on this continent, ane Knifte-
neaux women are the moft comely. Their figure is generally well pro-
portioned, and the regularity of their features would be acknowledged
by the more civilized people of Europe. Their complexion has lefs of
that dark tinge which is common to thofe favages who have lefs cleanly
habits. .

Thefe people are, in general, fubje€t to few diforders. The lues
venerea, however, is a common complaint, but cured by the applica-
tion of fimples, with whofe virtues they appear to be well acquaint-
ed. They are alfo fubje&t to fluxes, and pains in the breaft, which
fome have attributed to the very cold and keen air which they inhale;
but I fhould imagine that thefe complaints muft frequently proceed
_ from their immoderate indulgence in fat meat at their feafts, particularly
when they have been preceded by long fafting.

They are naturally mild and affable, as well as juft in their deal-

ings,