Proverbs.
I. To carry Coals to Newcastle. That is, to bu∣sy ones self in a needless employment. II. From Berwick to Dover 300 miles over. That is from one
Anglorum speculum, or The worthies of England, in church and state Alphabetically digested into the several shires and counties therein contained; wherein are illustrated the lives and characters of the most eminent persons since the conquest to this present age. Also an account of the commodities and trade of each respective county, and the most flourishing cities and towns therein.
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- Anglorum speculum, or The worthies of England, in church and state Alphabetically digested into the several shires and counties therein contained; wherein are illustrated the lives and characters of the most eminent persons since the conquest to this present age. Also an account of the commodities and trade of each respective county, and the most flourishing cities and towns therein.
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- 1684.
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end of the Land to the other. III To take Hectors Cloak. That is to deceivce a friend who confideth in his faithfulness. 'Tis said that one Hector Arm∣strong of Harlaw betrayed his friend Th. Piercy, Earl of Northumberland for mony, and afterwards fell in∣to so great poverty and contempt that he durst not go abroad. IV. We will not lose a Scot•••• That is, We will lose nothing how inconsiderable soever. The Proverb began during the Enmity betwixt the 2 Kingdoms. V. A Scotish Mist may wet an Eng∣lishman to the skin. That is, small mischiefs in the beginning, if not seasonably prevented, may prove very dangerous. VI. A Scotish-man and a Newcastle grindstone travil all the World over. Occasioned by the curiosity of the one and the goodness of the other. VII. If they come, they come not, and if they come not they come, That is, if the Borderers came, the Cattle of the Vicinage came not home from their Pasture, but were by them intercepted, &c. The 4 following Pro∣verbs are Scotish. VIII. Lang or ye cut Faulk∣land-Wood with a penknife. It is spoken of such means which are insufficient for the effecting of any end or design. IX. He is an Aberdeen's man taking his word again. Aberdeen is a Town in the County of Mar in Scotland. X. He was born in August. This is said to be meant as a Periphra∣sis of a liquorish person. A Yule Feast may be quat at Pasche. That is, Christmass-cheer may be di∣gested, and the Party hungry again at Easter.