Pitt (right) sits at a table in profile to the left, his head supported on his hand, his hair rising from his head (as in BMSat 8517). At his elbow are three large bags inscribed 'Subscription Money'; under his left hand are papers: 'The Loss of Tolon' [sic], and, 'A Plan for Raising a sum to Enab[le] His Maj[esty] to Carry on the War'. The King and Queen have entered from the left, both wearing hats, and advance towards him; the King says, "Dear Dear How. How. How. How. his Spirits are Sinking." Both have expressions of alarmed concern; the Queen's left hand (a large ring on her little finger) rests on the table, on which are piles of coins and an ink-pot. Behind Pitt's chair (right) is the Devil saying "Work the Public Billy". On the extreme right, and looking through a door, a man (? Dundas) stands gazing at Pitt, his finger to his nose. ?March 1794
<br>Hand-coloured etching
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<p>Published by: Piercy Roberts (re-issued by)
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<dl><dd>Published by: James Aitken</dd></dl></div>
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