But never mind, I would rather observe them a bit as they are.

I want to satisfy myself upon a point.

You may look for the nest, as you have good eyes.

You will find it near--in some naked fork, but not among the twigs or leaves." Basil and Francois set about looking for the nest, while Lucien continued to watch the evolutions of the tiny little creatures.

The "point" upon which our young naturalist wished to be satisfied was, whether the humming-birds eat insects as well as honey--a point which has been debated among ornithologists.
As he stood watching them a large humble-bee (_Apis bombylicus_) came whizzing along, and settled in one of the flowers.