Caterpillar.

Of virtue in general.

The caterpillar, which by practised labour weaves with marvellous artifice and subtle work a new dwelling around itself, then comes forth from it with painted and beautiful wings, rising up with them toward the sky.

Spider.

The spider brings forth from itself the ingenious and masterly web, which repays it, as a benefit, with the prey it catches.

Nothing is more to be feared than foul reputation.

Let Toil flee with Fame held almost hidden in its arms.