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A seated man in front of a chamber pot which is emitting bubbles, a group of people stand behind him; representing Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle's involvement with Mrs. Clarke. Coloured etching, 1809. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Wardle is holding a wand "The wand of perseverance" over a large chamber pot inscribed "Mrs. Clarkes reservoir". The pot emits large bubbles, seven of which contain text presenting Wardle's satirical attributes: "The word of a prince", "The memory of a captain", The virtue of a general", "The piety of a doctor", "The valour of a foot boy", The humour of a house keeper", "The faith of an agent". John Bull says: "Well faith you be a clever man sure enough - I have seen many bubbles in my time, but nothing to come up to these - I shall never forget them as long as my name is John Bull!!" A lady, perhaps Mrs. Clarke, stands behind him
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