Fox, in the foreground (left) holding a firebrand, leans backwards as he watches the 'Parliament House' (right) rise shattered in a vast explosion which extends to the adjacent buildings. A path inscribed 'Train of False Patriotism' leads from his feet to the explosion. His cap appears to be part of a dark lantern; on it stands the minute figure of the Devil holding a trident. His flaming brand is inscribed 'Oratory', in his left hand he holds a garment inscribed 'Cloak of Deceit'. The pavement on which he stands is inscribed 'Loyalty'. From Fox's pocket hang three papers inscribed respectively, 'Dear F. . . , Louis' (with a fleur-de-lis seal or cipher) - indicating the attitude of Fox towards the recent war, cf. BMSat 6239, 6393; 'Majority 8'; and 'Satan Spe[ech]', The majority against Pitt's India Bill on 23 Jan. was only eight. 'Parl. Hist.' xxiv. 412.
<p><br>The explosion is inscribed 'Gunpowder of Dissention' and 'Messauge from the' (followed by a small crown). Flying into the air with the Parliament House are a crown, 'Pitts India Bill' and 'Mutiny Bill' (Fox having carried a resolution on 12 Jan. (see BMSat 6380) postponing the second reading of the Mutiny Bill till 23 Feb.
<br>In the distance, watching the explosion, is a group inscribed 'Conspirators'. Prominent among them are North, Burke as a Jesuit (cf. BMSat 6026) holding a book and a rosary, Keppel holding a flag inscribed '27 July' (the date of the battle of Ushant, 1778, see BMSat 5992, &amp;c).  30 January 1784
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