CHAPTER XVIII. 
ETIQUETTE. 
A good deal of etiquette is observed 
among them, which, as might be supposed, 
is modled after their own peculiar ideas. On 
special occasions, in particular places, and 
toward particular persons, certain cermonies 
must always he observed. 
For instance, to go into a town and not 
call upon the headman of the place imme- 
diately, is treating him impolitely. The 
proper way is to call upon the headman at 
once, and tell him whence you are and 
whither you are bound, and whether you 
are going to proceed immediately on the 
journey, or stay with him " to cook," or for 
the night. 
If a night's lodging is wanted, the stranger 
must " shake the King's hand;" that is, 
make him a present to the value of the 
things and privileges required. In this 
case a house is furnished for the exclusive 
accommodation of the traveler and his 
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