CONTENTS.

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SECTION II.

Of the "Property of the Women. The Dower , theMorgengabe , and the Marriage portion The Com-munication to them of the Powers of Succeffionand Inheritance . The advancement of Manners.

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SECTION HI.

The Grandeur consequent on Property , and the Powerof the Nobles The Prerogative of Private War ,and its deßruffive Tendency The Conversion ofAllodiality into Tenure. The Extension and Uni-versality of Fiefs. ..... 35

SECTION IV.

Arms , Gallantry , and Devotion. The Origin ofKnighthood and the Judicial Combat , of Tornea .ments and Blazonry. The Sources of Chivalry. 41

SECTION Y.,

The Inßitution of Chivalry , the Pre-eminence ofWomen, Politeness , and the Point of Honor. 5 r

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