English Manners and French Prudence or, French Dragoons Brought to a Check by a Belvoir Leap: A Scene after Nature near Ciudad Rodrigo September 1811

An English officer on horseback, Lord Charles Manners, urges his horse to jump accross a stream. Manners turns to look over his left shoulder at a group of French officers who have stopped short at the edge of the stream. Manners nonchalantly bids the officers good-bye, while the officers raise their swords and express their surprise. Two small frogs in the right foreground look on with curiosity. In the far distance, French troops come shawling up over the hillside. An English officer on horseback, Lord Charles Manners, urges his horse to jump accross a stream. Manners turns to look over his left shoulder at a group of French officers who have stopped short at the edge of the stream. Manners nonchalantly bids the officers good-bye, while the officers raise their swords and express their surprise. Two small frogs in the right foreground look on with curiosity. In the far distance, French troops come shawling up over the hillside. Published by Hannah Humphrey, 1811-11-25. This caricature is not in Broadley. If it were, it would fall between 307 and 308. According to George, this satire refers to an account described by Manners who, 'unexpectedly coming upon a French cavalry picket, was chased, till on reaching a brook he cleared it; taking off his hat and saying 'Adieu Messieurs.' Caption: A Scene After Nature Near Cuidad Rodrigo September 1811 -- 'Obstupuere Omnes' Dialogue: English officer: "Adieu Messieurs" Dialogue: Others: "Sacrebleu!!!" "Mais Comment" "Quel Diable d'anglois" "Est il possible"