The Indian men, when young, are hunters and warriors; when old, counsellors; for all their government is by the council or advice of the sages; there is no force, there are no prisons, no officers to compel obedience, or inflict punishment.
Franklin describes the roles of Indian men in their society, highlighting a different governance structure.
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