1386 Dutch Proverbs / Page 65
1281.
When the old dog barks, he gives counsel.1282.
When the ox falls, there are many that will help to kill him.1283.
When the pig has had a bellyful it upsets the trough.1284.
When the pirate prays, there is great danger.1285.
When the pot boils over it cooleth itself.1286.
When the sack is full, it pricks up its ears.1287.
When the shepherd strays, the sheep stray.1288.
When the stomach is full the heart is glad.1289.
When the tree falls everyone runs to cut the branches.1290.
When the water level decreases, the ice will crack.1291.
When the wine goes in the wit goes out.1292.
When the wine is in the man, the wit is in the can.1293.
When the wolf grows old the crows ride him.1294.
When thieves fall out, honest men get their goods back.1295.
When thine enemy retreateth, make him a golden bridge.1296.
When things are at the worst they begin to mend.1297.
When things go well it is easy to advise.1298.
When thy neighbour's house is on fire it's time to look about thee.1299.
When two dogs fight for a bone, the third runs away with it.1300.
When two dogs fight over a bone, a third one carries it away.