Friends and foes--up he goes--sending the Corsican Munchausen to St. Clouds

National figures, such as John Bull, a Dutchman smoking, and a Cossack, toss Napoleon high into the air with a large blanket. Napoleon flails his arms widely and begs "O Misericorde," crying out for mercy. As he is tossed into the air, he drops his sword and scepter--the attributes of his reign. National figures, such as John Bull, a Dutchman smoking, and a Cossack, toss Napoleon high into the air with a large blanket. Napoleon flails his arms widely and begs "O Misericorde," crying out for mercy. As he is tossed into the air, he drops his sword and scepter--the attributes of his reign. Published by Robert Ackermann, 1813-12-12. British Museum, BM 12117. Attributed by Broadley to Roberts. George, however, attributes it to Rowlandson. Caption: Pubd December 12, 1813 by R. Ackermann No 101 Strand Dialogue: Napoleon: "O Misericordé"