Illustration for chapter 11 of evan harrington (once a week magazine, volume 2, page 287). Tom cogglesby (center rear) is celebrating his birthday at the green dragon inn by paying for unlimited refreshments for every person, of every social class, who shows up. The convivial group around the table is made up of mostly farmers and farm labourers. At the moment depicted here, evan harrington has entered the room and is tipping his hat to the company with some embarrassment, because he's about to ask if anyone is willing to give up their room (the lodgings are full) for a woman, without mentioning that she's in labour. Date: 1860.
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