dulge themſelves more than they do the Beaſts tamed by them, are ſo many particular Cauſes which make them degenerate more ſenſibly.
Nakedneſs therefore, the want of Houſes, and of all theſe Unneceſſaries, which we conſider as ſo very neceſſary, are not ſuch mighty Evils in reſpect to theſe primitive Men, and much leſs ſtill any Obſtacle to their Preſervation. Their Skins, it is true, are deſtitute of Hair; but then they have no Occaſion for any ſuch Covering in warm Climates; and in cold Climates they ſoon learn to apply to that Uſe thoſe of the Animals they have conquered; they have but two Feet to run with, but they have two Hands to defend themſelves with, and provide for all their Wants; it coſts them perhaps a great deal of Time and Trouble to make their Children walk, but the Mothers carry them with Eaſe; an Advantage not granted to other Species of Animals,
