Britannia, held down by two men, is about to be stabbed by America, in the guise of a Red Indian woman with a head-dress of feathers, holding a tomahawk in one hand, a dagger in the other. Britannia is also being clawed by a lion, which advances under the guidance of a judge who holds reins attached to the animal's jaws. Behind the judge (presumably Camden) stands Chatham supported on crutches. Wilkes in his civic gown stands between America and Britannia, directing the attack. Grafton, who had recently joined the Opposition, holds her by one arm, a man in a civic gown and chain holds her by the other; he is probably Alderman Hayley, Wilkes's brother-in-law, M.P. for the City, who was sheriff 1775-6. Among the other patriots is a fox, representing Charles Fox. Britannia's shield, trampled on by America, and her broken spear lie on the ground. In the centre of the foreground is an oval medallion on which is a pelican piercing her breast for her young. A partly-draped man, probably representing Discord or Faction, stands (l.) brandishing a flaming torch in each hand; his hair is composed of serpents.  1 May 1776 
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1776<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1776-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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