When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.

The pot boils badly.

The pot boils badly.

You harp perpetually on the same string.

You harp perpetually on the same string.

For Lycidas is dead, dead ere his prime,
Young Lycidas, and hath not left his peer.

For Lycidas is dead, dead ere his prime,
Young Lycidas, and hath not left his peer.

Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.

Crime oft recoils upon the author's head.

Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Faith will move mountains.

Faith will move mountains.

Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.

Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.