A young woman stands under a tree (right) a pistol in each hand, aiming one at three fashionably dressed young men, saying, "your money sirs or i'll lodge a bullet in your brains". One (right) says, "damme if i have any"; he supports a military officer, who exclaims, "oh lord i'm a dead man". The third (left) says, "mercy on me i have only one half crown". In the distance, across the fields, the dome of st. Paul's is indicated. 29 march 1791. Etching. Date: 1791. Dimensions: Height: 340 mm; Width: 240 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. The modern Hannibals-or-petty coat valour (BM 1868,0808.6029)
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