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The three candidates for Westminster end their race: Hood (left) on a galloping horse, saying, "Worthy Sr Cecil I'm sorry for You, but don't be discourag'd, a Scrutiny shall do your Business at any Rate". Not a length behind gallops Fox, holding up his hat and looking round with a triumphant smile at Wray. Over his head are the words: "It is not in the force of mortal Arm, Scarsely in Fate", "to bind the struggling soul, that gall'd by wanton power" "indignant swells against Oppression"; Wray (right) is mounted on a braying ass, which kicks, its fore-feet firmly planted; he has dropped the reins, and lost his stirrups; his hands are folded and he is looking down with a melancholy expression, saying: "Give me a helping hand, my Lord, or I'm undone". In front of his ass's head is a signpost inscribed 'Distance Post'. Cf. British Museum online catalogue.