however, eradicate a propensity so 
deeply implanted in his breast. Al¬ 
though he finally entered the church, 
and, afteivthe death of his father, suc¬ 
ceeded to his living, natural history 
continued to be his favourite pursuit, 
and in one branch of it he became em¬ 
inent as an author. He published a 
work on bees, which was much approv¬ 
ed, and which procured for him the ap¬ 
pellation of Bi-kung, or king of the 
bees. To return to his illustrious 
brother. 
He found in the house of Rothman 
such advantages as he had never before 
enjoyed. Hitherto, his only opportu¬ 
nities for procuring knowledge on the 
subjects which peculiarly attracted his 
attention, were the short intervals sto¬ 
len from other employments, and se¬ 
cretly devoted to his favourite study. 
Now he was at liberty to pursue his ca¬ 
reer, unfettered by other engagements. 
