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commendable one, is cleanlinefs ; of which the un- 

 common neatnefs of their houfes are fufficient 

 inftances. 



They are naturally gay, fprightly, and jocofe, 

 without levity ; remarkably fond of mufick ; fo that 

 even among the loweft you are entertained with pleaf- 

 ing and agreeable fongs ; for the gratification of this 

 paifion, they have in general good voices, and fome 

 of them are heard with admiration. They are very 

 fond of balls, where they diftinguifh themfelves equally 

 by the gracefulnefs and agility of their motions. In 

 line, the reigning paflions of the fair at Lima, 

 arc fliew, mirth, and feftivity. 



The natural vivacity and penetration of the in- 

 habitants of Lima, both men and women, are 

 greatly improved by converfing with perfons of 

 learning reforting thither from Spain. The cuflom 

 of forming fmall afTemblies, has alfo a great ten- 

 dency to improve their minds, and give them a rea- 

 dy and happy manner of exprelTion, from an emu- 

 lation to diflinguifti themfelves in thefe engaging 

 accomplilliments, 



Tho' the natives have too great a fhare of pride^ 

 they are not wanting in docility when proper me- 

 thods are taken. They inftantly fliew their reluc- 

 tance to obey a command given with haughtinefs ; 

 but, when delivered with mildnefs and affability, 

 equally obfequious and fubmiffive. They are charmed 

 with gentlenefs of m.anners ; and a few inftances of 

 kindnefs make a lafting impreffion on their minds. 

 They arc remarkably brave, and of fuch unble- 

 mifhed honour, as never to diflemble an affront re- 

 ceived^ or give ong to others ; fo that they live to- 

 gether in a chearful and focial manner. The Mu- 

 iattoes being lefs civilized, and having but flender 

 notions of the turpitude of vice, and the importance 

 of virtue, are haughty, turbulent and quarrelfome. 

 Yet the mifchievoiis confequences of thcfe vices are 



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