woe-betide

There sailors ply for passengers for a trip in their pleasure boats, setting forth all the tempting delights of a fine breeze -- and woe-betide the unfortunate cockney who gets in the clutches of a pair of plyers of this sort, for he becomes as fixed as if he were actually in a vice, frequently making a virtue of necessity, and stepping on board, when he had much better stroll on land.

Sketches — Volume 04 Robert Seymour 1818

There sailors ply for passengers for a trip in their pleasure boats, setting forth all the tempting delights of a fine breeze -- and woe-betide the unfortunate cockney who gets in the clutches of a pair of plyers of this sort, for he becomes as fixed as if he were actually in a vice, frequently making a virtue of necessity, and stepping on board, when he had much better stroll on land.

Sketches — Complete Robert Seymour 1818

Run, I shall know if your errand is quickly done, and woe-betide you if you loiter. "

Princess Maritza Percy James Brebner 1893