that's it ; 



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circumference ; and they exhibit 

 variously the dullest colours, and 

 the most gem-like brilliancy. 



Some beetles are no larger 

 than a pin's head, while others 

 are several inches in length and 



1130. 



• Their shape would make them, had they bulk and size. 

 More hideous foes than fancy can devise; 

 With helmet-heads, and dragon-scales adorned, 

 The mighty myriads, now securely scorned, 

 Would mock the majesty of Man's h ; gh bii rh, 

 Despise Li& bulwarks, and unpeople earth." 



