OF THE INDIANS. 2S1 
were able to preserve it entire, engaged so* 
often as they are in drunken quarrels, and so 
often liable to be entangled in thickets whilst 
pursuing their game. 
Some of the men wear pendants in their, 
noses, but these are not so common as ear- 
rings. The chiefs and principal warriors wear 
breast-plates, consisting of large pieces of sil¬ 
ver, sea shells, or the like. Silver gorgets, such 
as are usually worn by officers, please them 
extremely, and to favourite chiefs they are 
given out, amongst other presents, on the part 
of government. Another sort of ornament is 
likewise worn by the men, consisting of a large 
silver clasp or bracelet, to which is attached a 
bunch of hair dyed of a scarlet colour, usually 
taken from the knee of the buffalo. This is 
worn on the narrow part of the arm above the 
elbow, and it is deemed very ornamental, and 
also a badge of honour, for no person wears it 
that has not distinguished himself in the held. 
Silver ornaments are universally preferred to 
those of any other metal. 
The Indians not only paint themselves when 
they go to war, but likewise when they wish 
to appear full dressed. Red and black are 
their favourite colours, and they daub them¬ 
selves in the most fantastic manner. I have 
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seen some with their faces entirely covered 
