[33] Spencer and Gillen, p. 70. Frazer, Fortnightly Review, April, May, 1899.

[34] The Mystic Rose, p. 460.

[35] History of Human Marriage, pp. 105-113.

[36] Tylor, J. A. I. xviii. 3, 254.

[37] The practice however, is attributed to tame canary birds.

[38] Studies in Ancient History, second series, pp. 57-65.

[39] Cf. Custom and Myth (A. L.), p. 258.

[40] Mystic Rose, p. 31.

[41] Spencer and Gillen, pp. 92-93.

[42] Lord Avebury's view that the 'rite' implies compensation to the other males of the community will be considered later.