In cases of _milando_ they rely on the most distant relations and connections to plead their cause, and seldom are they disappointed, though time at certain seasons, as for instance at present, is felt by all to be precious.

Every man appears with hoe or axe on shoulder, and the people often only sit down as we pass and gaze at us till we are out of sight.
[Illustration: Women's Teeth hollowed.] Many of the men have large slits in the lobe of the ear, and they have their distinctive tribal tattoo.

The women indulge in this painful luxury more than the men, probably because they have very few ornaments.

The two central front teeth are hollowed at the cutting edge.

Many have quite the Grecian facial angle.