There were some ill-natured people —tell-tales—it seemed, in Tamai; and hence there was a deal of mystery about getting up the dance.

Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war

‘What ho, there! All who are within hearing, return without fear. Caesar has tamed the lion.’

The rosy outlook belies a struggle to achieve statewide eradication that has persisted since the insect first crossed the border from Mexico around 1892.