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which may have accumulated at the bottom and become silted 1 
over. 
Lake Habitations .—41. Examine small islands near the 
shores of lakes or rivers, to see if they have been inhabited 
at a former period ; see if piles of wood have been driven in 
round themargin, and whether therehas been a communication 
with the shore by means of a causeway ; preserve all relics- 
found on or beneath the surface, and make a plan of the 
locality. 
Inscriptions. —42. (See No. LXXVI.) 
Ancient Habitations. —43. Examine the floors of ancient 
habitations as far as the undisturbed soil, and further, for 
burials or other relics of a past age ; take plans. (See No.. 
IV., Habitations.) 
A. L. F. 
No. XLVIL—WAR. 
The arts of peace and war have at all times progressed 
simultaneously. No nation has ever achieved warlike renown 
without some corresponding progress in the industrial arts ; 
nor has any nation survived which has neglected the art of 
war. It is necessary, therefore, to study the warlike institu¬ 
tions of a people, in order to form a true estimate of their 
culture. 
Organization .— 1. Does any custom equivalent to enlistment 
exist ? 2. Are all adult males warriors or are any of them 
reserved for other duties during war ? and at what age do 
they begin to serve ? are tallies or musters kept of the war¬ 
riors ? 3. What are the functions of the women during war ?' 
4. Is there any permanent organization for war during peace,, 
or is it extemporised on the outbreak of hostilities ? 5. Have 
they sham fights during peace ? and if so, describe them ?' 
6. How are the warriors brought together preparatory to 
