government officials and the people

be gentle and quiet

do all that one wishes to do(do as one pleases)

show off one's ability

a long-term plan

thump one's chest and stamp one's foot

cash in on(make capital out of something)

be back to square one(turn over a new leaf)

a little good qualities

begin to show ability or talent

village girls and women

He that shows his purse longs to be rid of it.

flood tide and low tide

in and out(in every sense)

Springs and winters give way to each other.

burst into sorrowful tears

remain in deep thought for some time

a free-booting hearo(a reckless hero)

fawn on those above and bully those below

look brand-new