The back-doore robs the house.

The back-doore robs the house.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

When the mischief is done the door is shut.

If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.

If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.

Greene wood makes a hott fire.

Greene wood makes a hott fire.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Let ease and rest at times be given to the weary.

Who paies the Physitian, does the cure.

Who paies the Physitian, does the cure.

Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.

Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.

The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late read more

The present century was growing blind
To the great Marlborough's skill in giving knocks,
Until his late life by Archdeacon Coxe.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.

Strike the iron whilst it is hot.