12 STINGING. 



taken from feparate hives, under a tumbler- 

 glafs, and immediately a royal duel enfued, 

 terminating in the death of both. 



CHAP. III. 



OF THE BEE'S STING. . 



HP 

 A HE flinging of bees is often not only 



painful, but has fometimes proved fatal to 

 man and bead. Having frequently fuffered 

 under the /mart, it has taught me an ex- 

 perimental treatment of the wound. 



Bees at a diftance from their hives, and 

 while purfuing their labours, are harmlefs 

 and peaceable ; but if difturbed near their ha- 

 bitation, by hammering, buftling, or any 

 other great noife, or by ftanding before their 

 hives when very bury, thefe intrufions will 

 urge them to refentment. 



On thefe occafions the face is their chief 

 aim, particularly the eyes. In fuch cafes, 

 cover the face with the hands fpread, an^ 

 make a fpeedy retreat : they will not at that 

 time {ling the hands. 



4 Puring 



