Satire on the reception in London of the embassy of François de Bussy.  On the right Bussy, wearing a coat decorated with fleur-de-lis, holds a large scroll bearing his instructions from Louis XV listing the British ministers whom he should approach (the Dukes of Bedford and Newcastle, Lord Mansfield, Philip Yorke, Lord Hardwicke, and the Scottish Lord Bute); the first four, together with Henry Fox, and an unidentified man welcome Bussy showing particular interest in money on offer; one man says 'Now for more Ostriches' suggesting that the ministers will be negotiating in secret and expecting that they will not be discovered.. Behind this group stands Britannia, relying on the support of William Pitt who claims that 'nothing but death shall sepperate my affections'; beside Pitt stands George Grenville averring his loyalty, with a lion at his feet threatening to 'shew my teeth at those french minions'; on the left stands Bute, holding out his hands to Grenville and swearing that Pitt deserves well.
<br>Etching with hand-colouring
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<p>Formerly attributed to: George Townshend, 4th Viscount and 1st Marquess Townshend
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<dl><dd>Published by: Matthew Darly (?)</dd></dl></div>
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