English is the result of Norman men-at-arms attempting to pick up Saxon barmaids and is no more legitimate than any of the other results.
H. Beam PiperTake a drink because you pity yourself, and then the drink pities you and has a drink, and then two good drinks get together and that calls for drinks all around.
H. Beam PiperKeep a goverment poor and weak and it's your servant; when it is rich and powerful it becomes your master.
H. Beam Piper