Its web, and the mode of its construction, described, [215]

Prudence and patience the characteristics of the spider, [216]

All animals live by prey, and the spider has its foes, [217]

Its existence is confined within a narrow circle, [218]

And is easily terminated, [219]

CHAPTER X.—THE HOME AND LOVES OF THE SPIDER.

Admirable construction of its web, [223]

A glance at the retreat of the Agelena, [224]

Still greater ingenuity is shown by the Mygale, [225]

In the web lurks the weaver, always expectant, [225]