The King, Queen, and Princesses standing by the pump at Cheltenham, receive with horror a post-boy (left) who holds out a placard inscribed 'Ninth Days Poll Majority for Lord John
<p><br>Townshend 218'. A bewildered yokel stands under the pump, letting the contents of his water-jug pour over the King's foot. The King staggers backwards and is supported by a man whose dismayed face is in shadow. The Queen, horror-struck, stares at the messenger; two princesses clasp their hands in dismay. The post-boy wears spurred jack-boots and carries a postilion's whip. Behind him (left) is a signpost on which stands a raven; one arm points to 'London', the other 'To Cheltenham': the pump is under shady trees.  A church and houses are indicated in the background.  1788
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<br>Hand-coloured etching
1788<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1788-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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