2214 French Proverbs / Page 206
- 2051. When the devil says his paternosters he means to cheat you.
 - 2052. When the dog is drowning every one brings him water.
- 2053. When the door is low one must stoop.
- 2054. When the Frenchman sleeps the devil rocks him.
- 2055. When the friar's beaten, then comes James.
- 2056. When the furze is in bloom, my love's in tune.
- 2057. When the kitchenmaids are together the roast burns.
- 2058. When the miller is also the mayor, there are two thieves in one pair of trousers.
- 2059. When the tree is down everybody runs to the branches.
- 2060. When the woman wants something God quakes.
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