Four couples of men of unsoldierly appearance, carrying muskets with fixed bayonets, march from r. to left. Some are dwarfish; their leader marches in front. A beadle (l.) with a raised stick is driving back a crowd of amused spectators who seem to be obstructing the line of march; he more particularly threatens two men who have fallen down. The foremost of the crowd are a little chimney-sweep and a badged fireman holding a pick-axe.  Beneath the design is etched :
<p><br><br>"Can we Invasions dread, when Volunteers 
<br>Like these, propose to Fight the Gay Monsieurs? 
<br>Certainly No! such Taylors, Cobblers, Bakers, 
<br>Always must Conquer; led by Engine Makers." 26 August 1779
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<br>Etching
1779<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1779-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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