Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.

The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.

The body, enervated by the excesses of the preceding day, weighs
down and prostates the mind also.

Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like read more

Not treasured wealth, nor the consul's lictor, can dispel the
mind's bitter conflicts and the cares that flit, like bats, about
your fretted roofs.

Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]

Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]

There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.

There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.

The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.

The fire, with well-dried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide.

There's always a shot in the locker.

There's always a shot in the locker.

Talking payes no toll.

Talking payes no toll.

Brabling Curres never want torne eares.

Brabling Curres never want torne eares.