Was lange wahrt wird gut, oder, endlich erfolgte Landung der Bouilogner Flotille in England, an ihrer spitze den grosen kaiser der grossen nation

Hand-colored version of image also depicted in black and white Napoleon, accompanied by two decorated figures, has just landed on the coast of England and is led out of his walnut shell boat and brought to John Bull, who stands over a mousetrap. Between Bull and Napoleon two figures in uniform march at the front of this odd procession that resolutely heads for the trap. Both figures are grotesqued, and are represented on the same diminutive scale as is Napoleon. The first soldier sticks out his tongue and carries three symbols of the French Revolution: a liberty tree, a bonnet rouge, and a streamer inscribed: Freiheit, Gleichheit, Bruderschaft. (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood). The second figure carries Napoleon's imperial trappings. While his right hand holds a cushion on which is the imperial crown, his left holds three stakes which are topped by a gesturing hand, a small statue of Charlemagne enthroned, and an eagle. Additionally, he carries a cloak patterned with Napoleonic bees (or perhaps the fleur-de-lys?) across his forearms. The two commanding figures, the Duke of Wellington (?, l.) and the Emperor of Germany (?, r.) flank Napoleon and grasp his long donkey ears growing on either side of his cap. Napoleon is guided forward by a figure wearing striped clothing and a straw hat, who is walking slightly to the side of the procession while holding the end of the chain attached to Napoleon's nose. Just as he himself is pulled along, Napoleon also holds the ropes that bind six long rows of walnut-shell vessels in which French officers and soldiers are seated. Under the image a 'dialog' between Napoleon (Der grosse Kaiser) and John Bull is printed. Despite his obvious capture, Napoleon, the fool, persists in believing that he is still a conquering Emperor. In response John Bull replies that Napoleon must have Kaiserfieber, or roughly translated--'King-fever.' Bull also comments that once Napoleon has marched into the trap the stability of the world will be restored. In the left distance, two allied ships stand guard over the ranks of walnut-shells. On the right, a peaceful landscape of gentle hills extends into the distance. Hand-colored version of image also depicted in black and white Napoleon, accompanied by two decorated figures, has just landed on the coast of England and is led out of his walnut shell boat and brought to John Bull, who stands over a mousetrap. Between Bull and Napoleon two figures in uniform march at the front of this odd procession that resolutely heads for the trap. Both figures are grotesqued, and are represented on the same diminutive scale as is Napoleon. The first soldier sticks out his tongue and carries three symbols of the French Revolution: a liberty tree, a bonnet rouge, and a streamer inscribed: Freiheit, Gleichheit, Bruderschaft. (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood). The second figure carries Napoleon's imperial trappings. While his right hand holds a cushion on which is the imperial crown, his left holds three stakes which are topped by a gesturing hand, a small statue of Charlemagne enthroned, and an eagle. Additionally, he carries a cloak patterned with Napoleonic bees (or perhaps the fleur-de-lys?) across his forearms. The two commanding figures, the Duke of Wellington (?, l.) and the Emperor of Germany (?, r.) flank Napoleon and grasp his long donkey ears growing on either side of his cap. Napoleon is guided forward by a figure wearing striped clothing and a straw hat, who is walking slightly to the side of the procession while holding the end of the chain attached to Napoleon's nose. Just as he himself is pulled along, Napoleon also holds the ropes that bind six long rows of walnut-shell vessels in which French officers and soldiers are seated. Under the image a 'dialog' between Napoleon (Der grosse Kaiser) and John Bull is printed. Despite his obvious capture, Napoleon, the fool, persists in believing that he is still a conquering Emperor. In response John Bull replies that Napoleon must have Kaiserfieber, or roughly translated--'King-fever.' Bull also comments that once Napoleon has marched into the trap the stability of the world will be restored. In the left distance, two allied ships stand guard over the ranks of walnut-shells. On the right, a peaceful landscape of gentle hills extends into the distance. Broadley dates this sheet to 1815, and notes the publisher was Campe. Verse: Der Grosse Kaiser: Da liegt das langt erschente Land/ Ver meinen trunknen Blicken!/ Zwar fuhl'ichzweier Helden Hand/ Mich an den Ohren zwicken./ Doch hangt sich ein getreuer Schwarm/ Mir an den Fuss und an den Arm, Und dort erst wird ich Kaiser. Verse: John Bull: Er Kaiser? Er? Vergess er doch/ Einmal das Kaiserfieber/ Sieht er! Man steckt Ihn hier ins Loch;/ Drum schickt man Ihn heruber./ Er und die treuen Grossemarchalle/ Ihr konnte in einer Rattenfalle/ Da Weltenrausch verschlafen.