[5] Souvenirs, I., p. 136. The Hunting Wasps, chap. viii., “The Languedocian Sphex.” [↑]
[6] Souvenirs, I., pp. 50, 52; II., p. 262 et seq. [↑]
[7] Souvenirs, II., pp. 262–303, III., 194–195. The Glow-Worm, chap. ii., “The Sitaris;” The Life of the Fly, chap. iv., “Larval Dimorphism.” [↑]
CHAPTER XI
THE PROFESSOR: AVIGNON (CONTINUED)
In sketching for the reader’s benefit, the characteristic features of the Avignon naturalist, always busy with his researches, and always on the alert for fresh discoveries, we venture to flatter ourselves that we have placed before him one of the most accomplished and attractive types of that harmonious synthesis of industry and genius, which alone is capable of engendering great achievements, and which was so ably defined by the Latin poet in the words:
“… Ego nec studium sine divite venâ,
Nec rude quid possit video ingenium. Alterius sic
Altera poscit opem res et conjurat amice.”[1]