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of a mosquito. At the same time, persons with a 

 delicate skin ought to beware of the large kinds, 

 were it only to spare themselves a passing pain. 

 Without any excessive alarm we avoid the wasp's 

 sting, which is very painful; let us avoid the spider's 

 fangs in the same way without uttering loud cries 

 at the sight of one of these creatures. We will re- 

 sume the subject of the venomous insects. But it is 

 late; let us go." 



