A friend's dinner's sune dished.
That is, a true friend is easily served, and will not readily take offence.
A friend's ne'er ken't till he's needed.
Aft counting keeps friends lang thegither.
"Short accounts make long friends."—English.
After a sort, as Costlet served the king.
"One Captain Costlet, boasting much of his loyalty, was asked how he served the king when he was a captain in Cromwell's army, answered, 'After a sort.' Spoken when a thing is done slightly."—Kelly.
After a storm comes a calm.
After clouds comes fair weather.