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Three weeks after marriage
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · May 15, 1810
The new Empress is in a fierce passion, wreaking her vengeance on all around ; Talleyrand is levelled with the floor by a blow from the sceptre ; he is crying, 'Be Gar, she will give us all de finishing stroke.' A marshal is seeking refuge behind the curtains and declaring : 'Marbleu, vat a crown-cracker she be!' The little Emperor is dodging behind an armchair, beseeching his stricken prime minister, 'Tally, Tally,' to 'rise and rally.' The Empress is threatening to hurl the Imperial crown at her intimidated lord and master.
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