By James Gillray.
A satire on the Royal Proclamation of 21 May, 1792, 'for the preventing of tumultuous meetings and seditious writings'.
Below caption title: To the Commons of Great Britain, this representation of Vices, which remain unforbidden by Proclamation, is dedicated, as proper for imitation, and in place of the more dangerous ones of Thinking, Speaking & Writing, now forbidden by Authority.
Library's copy has an additional 10 mm strip of paper affixed to foot of sheet.
Print is a design in four compartments labelled Avarice, Drunkeness, Gambling, and Debauchery. Avarice is represented by the King and Queen, shown facing each other across a round table, hugging large moneybags. Drunkenness shows an inebriated Prince of Wales being taken home by two watchmen. Gambling shows a crowd around a circular gaming-table. The Duke of York raises a dice-box, next him is a military officer wearing a gorget. On the other side (left) sits a ruffianly-looking fellow wearing a slouch hat and coachman's coat. Behind is a man with a croupier's rake. Debauchery is represented by the Duke of Clarence and Mrs. Jordan shown together on a settee. On the wall is the print of a chamber-pot inscribed 'A Jordan'.