Ananias & Clavira, or, Judgment against lying

Print shows Mrs. Clarke standing at the bar of the House of Commons, denouncing General Clavering, who staggers back from her accusing finger. In his pocket is a paper: A Volunteer. She says: "Would you also defend a cause at the expense of Truth?!!" A little cherub flies off holding a scroll: He is no respector of Persons. A ruffianly jailor with handcuffs, standing behind a barrier, scowls at Clavering's back, saying, Aha what another Customer. Another officer lies on the ground, looking up at Clavering. Sheridan (left), quoting his Duenna, says: "For sure a pair was never seen so justly formed to meet by Nature." A short-hand writer sits at the bar next Mrs. Clarke, taking notes. She wears the blue pelisse, with white hat, veil, and muff.