Ways and means. (BM 1868,0808.5374)

From the 'Rambler's Magazine'. Fox, his right hand in the pocket of the Duke of Devonshire, turns towards the Duchess, whose right hand is on his shoulder. He says, "His pocket is empty, but I have found a Handful in yours". She says, looking towards the Duke, "What signifies £60,000 to a Man of your fortune?" The Duke says, "You have half ruined me to serve that Fellow". The scene is a street; in the background is a high wall between two houses. 1 October 1784
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