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When they converſe, however, with thoſe of a different religion, the Hindoos juſtify by arguments, independent of mythology, their humane conduct towards the inferior orders of animals. The dumb creatures, ſay they, were ſent by God into the world, to exerciſe our charity; and, by calling forth our affections, to contribute to our happineſs. We conſider them as mute brethren, whoſe wants it becomes us to interpret, whoſe defects it is our duty to ſupply. The benevolencewhich
