A sensitive being, and subject to fancies of terror, [227]

In his moments of love he is timorous and suspicious, [228]

How he is affected by musical sounds, [229]

BOOK THE THIRD.—COMMUNITIES OF INSECTS.

CHAPTER I.—THE TERMITES, OR WHITE ANTS.

The habitations of the termites, erroneously called White Ants, described, both externally and internally, [235], [236]

A wonderful degree of skill shown in the erection of the great dome, [237]

Yet the builders labour under specially difficult circumstances, [238]

Their queen's fecundity; her offspring are tenderly treated, [239]