Britannia between scylla & charybdis. Or— the vessel of the constitution steered clear of the rock of democracy, and the whirlpool of arbitrary-power. Js. Gy. Desn. Et fect. Pro bono publico. Summary: pitt steering small boat, the constitution, which also carries britannia, towards a castle with a flag inscribed "haven of public happiness". They are pursued by sheridan, fox, and priestley, who are sharks, dogs of scylla. Medium: 1 print: engraving, color. Created/published: [london]: pub. By h. Humphrey, april 8th 1793. Date: 8 April 1793.
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