What does this mean WHEN THE ELM TOPPLES, THERE IT WILL REMAIN?

Question

This is another fractured phrase

Answer 1

This is what's known as a 'fractured phrase' where something is said that needs to be converted to it;'s original meaning. This one is rather philosophical and is telling you that when something has happened it cannot be changed back. Similarly there are proverbs meaning the same thing such as 'It's no use crying over spilt milk.'