It was found a better article of diet than the broad bean, which to-day, after such good service, is comparatively neglected.

The weevil was of the same opinion as man, and without entirely forgetting the bean and the vetch it established the greater part of its tribe upon the pea, which from century to century was more widely cultivated.

To-day we have to share our peas: the Bruchidae take what they need, and bestow their leavings on us.
This prosperity of the insect which is the offspring of the abundance and quality of our garden products is from another point of view equivalent to decadence.

For the weevil, as for ourselves, progress in matters of food and drink is not always beneficial.

The race would profit better if it remained frugal.