Prince William's defeat, or, The Tr-as-ry stormed

Pitt and his supporters are on the steps of the 'Tr--s--y' (Treasury), a classical building with a portico. Pitt and two others hold pistols, but are defenceless before the heavy artillery of Fox and his followers, who stand (left) with a row of cannon inscribed 'Constitution Proof' which fire balls at the defenders. These balls are 'Regency', which has knocked a crown off Pitt's head, making him stagger back, 'East India Bill', 'Promotion[s] of Administration', 'Window Tax', 'Maid Servants Tax', 'Commutation Tax', 'Shop Tax', 'Fortification', a large ball which has struck down the Duke of Richmond. On the steps with Pitt are two bishops wearing mitres (one of whom holds his arm and is probably Pretyman, cf. BMSat 7146) and a naval officer who is probably Chatham. Seven other persons are poorly characterized and cannot be identified. Fox is directing operations, the Prince's profile appears behind him, and Burke holds a paper inscribed 'Constitu[tion h]ope of'. North wears a bandage across his eyes, indicating his blindness. Hats are waved, and the besiegers hold a number of large banners, three of which are inscribed: [1] 'Incorruptible by Interest and Uninfluenced by Power! Public Spirit without Party principles Huzza!!!' [2] 'Men for Ministers and Boys for Pastime.' [3] 'The Rights of the Females and No Tax under Petticoats'. Cf. British Museum online catalog.