In the canon _Lucerne_, the _kiltgang_ is the universal mode of wooing; the lover visiting his betrothed in the evening, to be pelted on the way by all mischievous urchins; or if he is seated quietly with her by the winter fire, they are sure to be serenaded by all manner of _cat voices_ under the window, which are continued till he issues forth, perhaps at dawn in the morning; and however long may be a courtship, these _cater-waulings_ are the invariable attendants, and not the most lamentable consequences of these nightly visits, recognized, however, as entirely respectable and conventional in every canton." And again in the canton _Vaud_, he says, "the _kiltgang_, or nightly wooings, are the universal custom with the universal consequences, but in general the wife is treated with marked respect, is made keeper of the treasury, and consulted as the oracle of the family." Among the amatory customs of various SAVAGE NATIONS and tribes, there are certain which somewhat resemble _bundling_, except in the greater degree of freedom allowed--a freedom which, in the eyes of civilized nations, is absolute immorality. Of this description is the manner of wooing described by La Hontan as prevalent among the Indians of North America.[19] Yet, in many of these instances, if we were to carefully examine the social system and customs of our savage friends, and were willing to judge them rather by the results of our own observation, than by our preconceived opinions, we should probably find that the absolute _practical morality_ of these _untutored natives_, was quite equal, if not superior, to that of the educated and civilized whites.[20] Among these _customs de amour_, however, to which we have alluded as existing among different savage tribes, there are none which bear so perfect a resemblance to _bundling_, as that described by Masson in his _Journeys in Central Asia, Belochistan, Afghanistan,_ etc. (III, 287.) He says: "Many of the Afghan tribes have a custom of wooing similar to what in Wales is known as _bundling-up_, and which they term _namzat bezé_. The lover presents himself at the house of his betrothed with a suitable gift, and in return is allowed to pass the night with her, on the understanding that innocent endearments are not to be exceeded."