To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.

To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.

What mare's nest hast thou found?

What mare's nest hast thou found?

He that riseth first, is first drest.

He that riseth first, is first drest.

He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.

He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.

Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.

Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.

Were it not for the bone in the legge, all the world would turne
Carpenters (to make them crutches).

Were it not for the bone in the legge, all the world would turne
Carpenters (to make them crutches).

For the labourer is worthy of his hire.

For the labourer is worthy of his hire.

Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

Conscience, the executioner, shaking her secret scourge.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.

He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.