They  consist  of  various  distinct  tribes,  but
among  whom  there  is  a  greater  diversity  of
language  than  of  habitudes.  I  would  not
have  it  understood,  however,  that  all  the  cus-
toms of  every  band  are  entirely  similar :  it  is
this  assumption,  together  with  the  practice
of  setting  down  as  standing  customs  what
they  have  observed  on  some  particular  occa-
sions, that  has  frequently  created  such  a  dis-
crepancy between  the  accounts  of  transient
travellers.
