The terror-stricken Spider, who wishes to strike terror into others, has hit upon something much better.

With nothing to push her, she swings with the floor of ropes.
There is no effort, no visible exertion.

Not a single part of the animal moves; and yet everything trembles.

Violent shaking proceeds from apparent inertia.

Rest causes commotion.
When calm is restored, she resumes her attitude, ceaselessly pondering the harsh problem of life: "Shall I dine to-day, or not ?" Certain privileged beings, exempt from those anxieties, have food in abundance and need not struggle to obtain it.