The king stands with two profiles, one facing left towards North and Fox, the other right towards Pitt (?) and Shelburne. He says to Fox and North, "Hanover - ye Bishop of Derry - Serving Turnips - Volunteers of Ireland". This profile does not resemble the king, as does the other, which is saying, "Extend the Prerogative, &amp; exercise it as you will - Oh! the damn'd Coalition". A crown is suspended above his head; he holds a sceptre in his left hand, reversed, its tip touching the floor.
<p><br>The foremost of the two men on the right has little resemblance to Pitt; he wears a ribbon, and is possibly intended for Lord Gower or the Duke of Richmond; he holds out his hand to the king, saying, "We'll Do it". Shelburne, standing behind him (right), puts his hand to his chin watching the king with a sly expression. (He was not even mentioned for a place in Pitt's administration. Wraxall, 'Memoirs', iii. 202.) North (left) stands behind Fox taking his arm; he says, "From Hypocrisy Deliver us Oh Lord"; Fox, who holds a paper in both hands, says "Amen"; both look dejected. 4 January 1784
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1784<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1784-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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