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probably be from the bees of another hive—these 
being very likely to turn malicious if they see their 
master making a fuss. The hiving ought not to be 
delayed, especially with a hot sun, or the bees would 
soon again take wing, perhaps for a long flight, and 
be hopelessly lost. To induce them to settle, a 
handful or two of sand or mould may be thrown 
among them, or a garden syringe applied; or 
again, the flashing of rays from a mirror is 
strongly recommended. A somewhat larger hive 
may be selected for a full-sized early swarm than 
for a later one. In case a swarm returns to the 
parent hive, which sometimes happens, let the latter 
be watched, for it will soon reissue, and perhaps on 
the same day. Occasionally a swarm will divide 
and settle in two parts, which, if near together, can 
be shaken into one hive. Otherwise a junction 
may be made in the evening, in the way pointed out 
at page 297. An observance of the advice of 
Gelieu and others is to be recommended, not to 
allow the swarm to remain till the evening where it 
had been hived, as is customary, but to place it at 
once, as soon as settled, or within about a quarter 
of an hour, on the spot (if at hand) it is destined to 
occupy. In sultry weather raise the hive a little to 
admit air, especially if the swarm is a large one. 
When first hived, it is curious to observe the 
caution with which bees mark the site of their new 
position, making circuits in the air, wider and wider, 
till they clearly understand the locality. Having 
done this, they are much perplexed at any sub- 
sequent removal of their dwelling; nor do they 
