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quiver- of their hips, and other laſciviors attitudes into which they throw themſelves, without expoſing any nudity. But in private parties, they introduce other dances, in which, though they never offend delicacy, by diſcovering any part of their bodies, they betray ſuch faſcinating looks and poſtures, as are probably more dangerous. In ſhort, there is no attraction, of which they are not capable, and by theſe unfailing arts, they frequently arrive at the temple of fortune. In many parts of India, there are ſeveral fine Mahometan chapels built by them, and rich factories eſablished, where various artiſans and tradeſmen find the greateſt encouragement.
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