496 THE WAR WITH THE MICROBES. 



and those which aid in the destruction of dead vegetable and animal 

 matter, play a very valuable and but little appreciated part in the con- 

 tinuance of the life and well being of man. 



There are many other ways in which the products of these dreaded 

 microscopic cells are useful, but all, a very insignificant number of 

 which we have mentioned, are only waiting man's bidding to become 

 valuable subjects, and to show that, as has been instanced in the 

 history of nations, conquered people often make the best and wisest 

 citizens. 



