In the time of the children of Israel, scorpions were a plague in Egypt and Canaan, as appears by the sacred writings.

Sir, you must understand A Scorpion stung him: now a Scorpion is A small compacted creature in whom Earth Hath the predominance, but mixt with fire, So that in him Saturne and Mars doe meet.

Scorpions am terrible sleepy thingsleast when dere all over!"