LETTER XV

On the birth and management of children in Hindoostaun.--Increase of

joy on the birth of a Son.--Preference generally shown to male

children.--Treatment of Infants.--Day of Purification.--Offerings

presented on this occasion to the child.--The anniversary of the

birthday celebrated.--Visit of the father to the Durgah.--Pastimes of

boys.--Kites.--Pigeons.--The Mhogdhur.--Sword-exercise.--The Bow and

Arrows.--The Pellet-bow.--Crows.--Sports of Native

gentlemen.--Cock-fighting.--Remarks upon horses, elephants, tigers,

and leopards.--Pigeon-shooting.--Birds released from captivity on

particular occasions.--Reasons for the extension of the royal

clemency in Native Courts.--Influence of the Prime Minister in the

administration of justice...Page 210

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