Why is a small musk-melon like a horse?—Because it makes a mango (man go).
Why is a man with wooden legs like one who makes an even bargain?—Because he has nothing to boot.
Why do bishops become wags when promoted to the highest office in the church? Because they become arch-bishops.
Why is a fop like a haunch of venison? Because he is a bit of a buck.
Why is a harmonium like the Bank of England? Because it issues notes.
Why is a well-trained horse like a benevolent man? Because he stops at the sound of wo (woe).
Why is a miser like a man with a short memory? Because he is always for getting (forgetting).
Why is a fretful man like a hard-baked loaf? Because he is crusty.
Where did the executioner of Charles I. dine, and what did he take? He took a chop at the King’s Head.