Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]

To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Add to golden numbers golden numbers.

Through thick and thin.

Through thick and thin.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].

A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].

To grow a philosopher's beard.

To grow a philosopher's beard.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.

From the crown of our head to the sole of our feet.