The five hidden proverbs are:—
“A rolling stone gathers no moss.”
“Too many cooks spoil the broth.”
“A live dog is more to be feared than a dead lion.”
“You cannot eat your cake and have it.”
“Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war.”
Start from the central A, and work round and round.
No. XXVII.—WAS IT VOLAPÜK?
Read backwards it becomes “Old birds are not caught with chaff.”