The cow is given a present when her calf is carried away.
More Bajan Proverbs:
The hyena does not eat its baby, and you know how insatiable it is.Bajan
The goats pasture with bells hanging from their necks in order not to stray.
Bajan
No prepotent man will insult other people for two consecutive seasons.
Bajan
When 'ithare' is uprooted 'mugumo' grows in its place.
Bajan
A person will change his mind on something if left to sleep over it.
Bajan
Only a dog does retrun tuh 'e vomit.
Bajan