231, 409, 422), "together with the fine climate, the beauty and unreserved behavior of their females, invite them powerfully to the enjoyments and pleasures of love.

They begin very early to abandon themselves to the most libidinous scenes.

Their songs, their dances, and dramatic performances, breathe a spirit of luxury." Yet he is over and over again impelled to set down facts which bear testimony to the virtues of these people.

Though rather effeminate in build, they are athletic, he says.

Moreover, in their wars they fight with great bravery and valor.