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Satirical cartoon supporting Queen Caroline,1820

A weighing scale held by a hand descending from a cloud. On one side George IV is seated and six men are trying to pull him to the ground. On the other side of the scale, Queen Caroline is seated on a chair on the ground. Four soldiers toast the queen.
A weighing scale held by a hand descending from a cloud. On one side George IV is seated and six men are trying to pull him to the ground. On the other side of the scale, Queen Caroline is seated on a chair on the ground. Four soldiers toast the queen.

Transcript

[Soldiers toasting] The Queen!!! The Queen!!! The Queen

[John Bull] Well done Caroline! They think to make light of you but it won't do. I'll see fair play!

[Man pulling down the King] Confound that Bull, what a row he makes.

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