He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife. [He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
When receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.
Not because they were servants were we so reserved, for many noble persons are forced to serve through necessity, but by reason the vulgar sort of servants are as ill bred as meanly born, giving children ill examples and worse counsel.
Each servant stamps the reader with a look.
Why is it that at a bachelor's establishment the servants invariably drink the champagne.
A maid that laughs is half taken.
In my opinion butlers ought To know their place, and not to play The Old Retainer night and day.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
