The use of DDT for disinfectation of louse-infested communities is a primary control measure in epidemic situations.

[…] he had land and living, kept himself close from wadsetters and money-lenders, paid each man his due, and lived on his own.

He didn't show a lot of ground game in that fight, but his advantage was on the feet, so that's understandable.

She is coming, my own, my sweet; / Were it ever so airy a tread, / My heart would hear her and beat.