Chapter V The Orphan: Its Feebleness
The insect enters upon life naked and necessitous, 99
But all its wants have been carefully anticipated, 100
Night, however, is the great protection of the embryo, 101
How it endeavours to guard against cold, 102
In its necessities originate its various industries, 103
After a time comes its season of trial, 104
Of which it exhibits a marvellous presentiment, and for which it assiduously prepares, 105