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The Hanoverian horse and British lion
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · March 31, 1784
The faithful Commons are still suffering from the aggressive tendencies of the White Horse of Hanover, which is trampling on 'Magna Carta,' 'Bill of Rights' and 'Constitution' kicking, rearing, and driving the members of the ' faithful Commons ' forth with his heels. The brute is neighing out 'Pre-ro-ro-ro-ro-rogative while Pitt, a remarkably light jockey, is encouraging the excitement of the brute. The sturdy person of Fox is safely astride the British Lion.
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