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