Satirical cartoon, The Rival Accoucheurs

Satirical cartoon, The Rival Accoucheurs or who shall deliver Europe. A satire on Pitt's policy of subsidising continental powers to resist France. Pitt is portrayed as a quack doctor whose prescription is a large sack of gold or Mint seed'. Doctor Bonaparte, dressed as Consul, on the other hand argues that his pills (cannon-balls) are far more effective

Argues Balls Bonaparte Consul Continental Deliver Effective Midwife Midwives Pills Portrayed Prescription Quack Resist Rival Sack Seed

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