McLennan finds among many savage, barbarian, and even civilized peoples of ancient and modern times a form of marriage in which the bridegroom, alone or with his friends, must carry off the bride from her relations by a show of force.

• 麦克伦南在古代及近代的许多蒙昧民族、野蛮民族、以至文明民族中间，发现了这样一种结婚形式，即新郎必须一个人或者与他的朋友们一起假装用暴力把新娘从她的亲属手里抢过来。