The Gemman vot pays the Man vot drives the Sovereign
Not on view
Cruikshank often used the imagery of coaching in political satires, and aimed this example at the Duke of Wellington, whose ministry was reported to be in danger. John Bull is shown here leaning on a cudgel and grumbling about the king's unseen coachman (the duke), saying, "I don't half like that er'e chap as drives the Sovereign. He's a prime swell, to be sure; but he spanks along too fast, and I'm d— d if he won't upset soon!—" (see 17.3.888-272, for a related print by George Cruikshank showing Wellington as coachman).
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