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still remain in the Negro residence, and 
en the following morning, at break of 
day, recommence the transfer of the 
rest of its contents. When they have 
taken away all the pupe and larve, they 
then carry each other to the garrison, a 
few only remaining behind. 
But I perceive some ants moving in a 
different direction; their number in- 
creases; a new resolution has doubtless 
been taken by these truly warlike insects ; 
a considerable recruiting takes place on 
the.compound ant-hill, in favour of the 
pillaged city : and in this they at length 
establish their residence. Every thing is 
transported thither with the greatest 
promptitude; pupe and larve, males and 
females, auxiliariesand Amazons; indeed, 
every thing the garrison contains, is re- 
moved to the habitation acquired by 
conquest; and the Sanguine Ants re- 
nounce for ever their natal abode. They 
establish themselves on the spot, and in 
place of the Negro Ants, and from thence 
undertake new incursions. 
Q 
