2214 French Proverbs / Page 103
2041.
When one has not what one likes, one must like what one has.2042.
When one is dead, it is for a long while.2043.
When sheep get angry they are worse than wolves.2044.
When the blind man carries the banner, woe to those who follow.2045.
When the cage is ready the bird is flown.2046.
When the cat's away the mice will play.2047.
When the child is christened you will have godfathers enough.2048.
When the daughter dies, the son-in-law is dead as well.2049.
When the devil finds the door shut he goes away.2050.
When the devil grows old he turns himself hermit.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.