John Bull receiving the manifesto
On the left of the sheet, Napoleon flouishes his sword and directs John Bull's attention to a large sheet of paper Bull holds in his hands. Gleefully, Napoleon suggests that the news the document contains is disagreeable enough to give Bull "de gripes," making him sick to his stomach. Bull, seated on a close stool on the right of the sheet, reads patiently and indicates that he will make good use of the document in a moment's time. The sheet is folded and has darkened at the edges. On the left of the sheet, Napoleon flouishes his sword and directs John Bull's attention to a large sheet of paper Bull holds in his hands. Gleefully, Napoleon suggests that the news the document contains is disagreeable enough to give Bull "de gripes," making him sick to his stomach. Bull, seated on a close stool on the right of the sheet, reads patiently and indicates that he will make good use of the document in a moment's time. The sheet is folded and has darkened at the edges. Published by Roberts. Not signed by a creator or dated. Possibly by Roberts? This print is not listed in Broadley or in the British Museum catalog. Caption: Published by Roberts Middlerow Dialogue: Napoleon: "Dere you mister Jean Bull read you dat -ah ah- what it give you de gripes do it-- Well-- well--dere is de grand manifesto--do what you Please with it ma foi." Dialogue: John Bull: "Don't be in such a violent Passion--I shall make use of it in a few moments."
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