The right of personal freedom never absolute, p. 597.—Among some savages
a man's children are in the power of the head of their mother's family
or of their maternal uncle, p. 597 sq.-Among the great bulk of existing
savages children are in the power of their father, though he may to some
extent have to share his authority with the mother, p. 598 sq.-The extent of
the father's power subject to great variations, p. 599.-Among some savages
the father's authority practically very slight, p. 599 sq.-Other savages by no
means deficient in filial piety, p. 600 sq.-The period during which the
paternal authority lasts, p. 601 sq.-Old age commands respect and gives
authority, pp. 603-605.-Superiority of age also gives a certain amount