1386 Dutch Proverbs / Page 128
- 1271. When the calf is drowned they cover the well.
 - 1272. When the cat is not home, the mice dance on the table.
- 1273. When the cat sleeps, the mice play.
- 1274. When the cat's away, it is jubilee with the mice.
- 1275. When the cook and the steward fall out, we hear who stole the butter.
- 1276. When the devil gets into the church he seats himself on the altar.
- 1277. When the dog is down, every one is ready to bite him.
- 1278. When the head is sick the whole body is sick.
- 1279. When the husband earns well, the wife spends well.
- 1280. When the mouse has had its fill, the meal turns bitter.
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