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The Gaffer's Mixed-Up Proverbs #2
Written by Estelyn
Programmed by The Barrow-Wight



There are currently 0 of 20 correct.

When heads are at a loss,(A) truth is hidden.
Courage(B) is help unlooked for.
A wild beast cornered(C) proves the best company
.Yet oft in lies(D) bodies must serve.
In desperate hours gentleness(E) is not safe to approach.
Faithless is he(F) yet he can see through a brick wall in time.
The treacherous(G) do not mar fair speech.
Night oft(H) is found in unlikely places.
Strange accents(I) should not be checked by cold counsel.
He that breaks a thing to find out what it is,(J) may be repaid with death.
Oft the unbidden guest(K) has left the path of wisdom.
He thinks less than he talks, and slower;(L) what you are fitted to love.
Yet twice blessed(M) are ever distrustful.
One thief(N) may strengthen quaking heart.
Oft hope is born(O) that says farewell when the road darkens.
One who can not cast a treasure away at need(P) deserves another.
It is best to love first(Q) when all is forlorn.
Generous deed(R) grows best in the land of its sires.
The tree(S) brings news to near kindred.
Yet sworn word(T) is in fetters.


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