As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.

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

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

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.

Cut and come again.

Cut and come again.

The fat's all in the fire.

The fat's all in the fire.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Like his that lights a candle to the sun.

Turn over a new leaf.

Turn over a new leaf.

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.]