Sir Thomas Rumbold, who stands, supported by his son, holding his right hand to his forehead, vomits a shower of guineas into a large chamber-pot held by Dundas, the Lord Advocate of Scotland. The pot, which is ornamented with a thistle, is full of guineas, and stands on a three-legged stool. Dundas (right), in legal wig and gown, kneels beside it, clasping it in both arms; he is saying, "I weel tak them to Lochabar and wash them in the Brook". Rumbold is shackled by two chains, one attached to each ankle, and at the other end to a large weight or clog inscribed "Sureties". Captain Rumbold, who wears regimentals with a gorget, holds his father's left hand and arm, saying "Ah! these dam'd Scotch Pills mil kill poor Dad".
<p><br>In the distance (left) a military officer with a long queue, probably Captain Rumbold, is galloping off (right to left) mounted on an elephant and seated on the back of a large double sack which forms a saddle and is inscribed "Roupees". He is saying "I am off - I know good manners". An Indian seated behind him on the back of the elephant holds a tall umbrella over his master's head; he says, "Me and Massa leave England He! He! He!"
<br>Behind the elephant a few palm-trees give an oriental touch to the landscape, which is otherwise of English character. 21 January 1783
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<br>Hand-coloured etching
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<p>Print made by: James Gillray
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<dl><dd>Published by: Elizabeth Darchery</dd></dl></div>
1783<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1783-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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