They are of such a nature, that though most
characteristic, they must be passed by with this general mention. The
distinction between the Celtic and Teutonic races is perhaps in no case
more plainly marked than in this: The Anglo-Saxon laws on this subject
(always excepting those of the _ecclesiastical_ authorities) are modesty
itself, notwithstanding their plain speaking, compared with those of the
Welsh legislators."
[7] _Gleanings through Wales, Holland, and Westphalia_, etc. (3d
edition, by Mr. Pratt, London, 1797), I, pp. 105-107.
[8] _North Wales, including its Scenery, Antiquities, Customs_, etc. (by
Rev. W. W. Bingley, A.M., 2 vols., 8vo, London, 1804), II, p. 282.
[9] _A Tour throughout North Wales and Monmouthshire_, etc., etc. (by
J. T. Barbor, F.S.A., London, 1803), pp. 103-9.
[10] _The Stranger in Ireland_, by John Carr.
[11] "On his way to Ireland he passed through Wales, and gives us a
slight sketch of the character of that people and country. _It must
afford no small gratification to a New England man to learn that the
practice of_ BUNDLING _is not peculiar to us, but that this pleasing
though dangerous art was probably imported from abroad_."--A review of
_The Stranger in Ireland_, in _Connecticut Courant_ for November 19th,
1806.
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