When they learn the ants are coming, why do Leiningen’s employees remain calm? In your answer, include the line from “Leiningen Versus the Ants” that explains why. ANSWER: Leiningen’s employees remain calm because they have learned to trust him. They have complete confidence in his ability to deal with anything. This is proven by the following line: “But so great was the Indians’ trust in Leiningen, in Leiningen’s word, and in Leiningen’s wisdom, that they received his curt tidings, and his orders for the imminent struggle, with the calmness with which they were given. They waited, unafraid, alert, as if for the beginning of a new game or hunt which he had just described to them. The ants were indeed mighty, but not so mighty as the boss.”