And boughs shall weave a covering for your head.’—

Pastorals, book i., Dryden’s translation. [↑]

[2] Louis Racine (1692–1763), son of Jean Racine.—Translator’s Note. [↑]

[3]

… and even in the mire,

The insect, of its worth assured, once and again

Ventures to challenge us to make good our disdain.

[4] L. Couty, in the Revue scientifique, 6 August 1881.—Author’s Note. [↑]

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