TOWARDS THE UNEXPLORED 
At Ekeikei were swarms of wasps that haunted the 
low bushes, and concealed themselves under the leaves 
so cunningly that the traveller did not perceive them 
till he was actually upon them. Their bodies are a 
dark yellowish brown. At the least disturbance they all 
rise together in a buzzing cloud and take vengeance. 
The sting is severe, but the pain fortunately does not 
last long. It dies out in six or seven minutes, leaving 
a red lump which gradually subsides. 
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