Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions. / A Complete Collection of the Legends, Superstitions, Beliefs, and Ominous Signs Connected with Insects; Together with Their Uses in Medicine, Art, and as Food; and a Summary of Their Remarkable Injuries and Appearances.

by Frank Cowan

And storm-proof cells, with management most meet,

And unexampled housewif’ry, she frames;

Then to the field she hies, and on her back

Burden immense! brings home the cumbrous corn:

Then, many a weary step, and many a strain,

And many a grievous groan subdued, at length

Up the huge hill she hardly heaves it home;

Nor rests she here her providence, but nips

With subtle tooth the grain, lest from her garner,

In mischievous fertility, it steal,