Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day

Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616): Romeo and Juliet. Act iii. Sc. 5.

Religion stands on tiptoe in our land,

Ready to pass to the American strand.

George Herbert (1593-1632): The Church Militant.

This day is called the feast of Crispian:

He that outlives this day and comes safe home,

Will stand a tip-toe when this day is named,

And rouse him at the name of Crispian.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616): King Henry V. Act iv. Sc. 3.