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Publication date from BM Satires; dated by Grego: May 18, 1784.
"There is an earlier impression (copy in Guildhall Library) with the imprint 'Pub April 29th 1784 by S. Hedges Royal Exchange'. North (afterwards erased) is seated on the ground like a beggar (right), naked except for a tartan plaid on his shoulders; he holds up his breeches on a staff, saying: 'If you to Coventry with Baalam go I still will Coalize - ge up - ge - ho.'"--British Museum online catalog.
Library's copy trimmed within plate mark.
"Fox seated on an ass takes leave of two ladies, one on each side of the ass, holding a hand of each. From under his saddle protrudes his India Bill. On his left stands the Duchess of Devonshire (right) holding out to him a fox's brush. She says: "Farewell my Charley - let no fears assail. For Sure no Fox had e'er so fine a Tail." Fox answers, looking down at her: "If that a Scrutiny at last takes place I can't tell how 'twill be & please your grace But Ladies for your Friendship & good will My Bushy Tail is at your service still." Lady Duncannon, holding Fox's right hand, looks across at the Duchess saying: "Ah! Sister, Sister, must he then depart To loose poor Reynard: almost breaks my heart." They stand outside a house; three ostrich feathers over the door (right) indicate Carlton House. From a window the Prince of Wales looks at the group below. On the extreme left and facing Fox, stands Burke in profile to the right as a post-boy in jack-boots, and holding a whip; under his arm is his 'Plan of economy' (cf. British Museum Satires No. 5657). A signpost points (left) 'To Coventry'."--British Museum online catalogue.