259. Civil words. Civil words cost nothing, and go a long way.

260. Claw. Claw me, and I will claw you.

261. Clear. As clear as mud.

262. Clerk. 'Tis the clerk makes the justice.

263. Climb. Climb not too high, lest the fall be the greater.

264. Climbed. Who never climbed, never fell.

265. Climbers. Hasty climbers have sudden falls.

266. Cloak. Have not the cloak to make when it begins to rain.

267. Cloak. Though the sun shines, leave not your cloak at home.

268. Clock. The clock goes as it pleases the clerk.