...as they infringe upon it we shall deem them offenders. But here it may be asked how are we to judge •whether their own notions upon this subject are...every married woman to remain true to her husband. What we mean by a married woman is, one who cohabits with a man, and lives under his roof and protection,...

...as they infringe upon it we shall deem them offenders. But here it may be asked how are we to judge whether their own notions upon this subject are consistent...arise from their wrong notions upon this subject. No man is understood to be bound to conjugal fidelity, but notwithstanding this admitted liberty of...

...as they infringe upon it we shall deem them offenders. But here it may be asked how are we to judge whether their -own notions upon this subject are consistent with the good order of society, &e. To this we can make no other answer than •by referring to the actual state of society there,...

...standard by their adherence to which we shall judge them. But here it may be asked how are we to judge whether their own notions upon this subject are consistent with the good order of society ? To this we can make no other answer than by referring to the actual state of society there, and pointing...

...it possibly could with herself. Quarrels among the women are very rare. Chastity and Continence.— In the first place it is universally considered a...every married woman to remain true to her husband. What we mean by a married woman is, one who cohabits with a man, and lives under his roof and protection,...

...dishonor was in being a prisoner and consequently a sort of servant to the conqueror. In Tonga it was universally considered a positive duty in every married woman to remain true to her husband. A woman's marriage was frequently independent of her consent, she having been betrothed by her parents,...