THE GALLANT OUTWITTED.

Dateca. 1755

Engraver Remi Parr

Publisher John Bowles (1701 - 1779)

Maker Thomas Bowles II (ca.1689 - 1767)

OriginEngland, London

MediumBlack and white line engraving with period hand color

DimensionsOH: 12 1/2" x OW: 17 5/8"; Plate H: 12" x W: 14 7/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1971-482

DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "THE GALLANT OUTWITTED./ Parr Sculp./ Dick's Rent was due, but not a Souse to pay:/ Rich lent the Sum: The Note express'd y.e day./ 'Twas due: Rich storm'd at Dick; but whisper'd low,/ : One Favour Jane, and I'll the Debt forego./ Jane paus'd: On Sunday Dick goes out for certain./ (Dick was inform'd, and plac'd behind y.e Curtain)/ Rich came; gave up the Note; began to touch her: Jane cough'd: out Richard sprang & strapp'd y.e Letcher./ Squire Numps was told. You cough'd too soon s.d he:/ Had you been wise, you might have pleas'd all three./ That Point quoth Jane, your Lady might have hit:/ But I a COBLERS WIFE, have not her Wit./ Printed for Tho: Bowles in S.t Pauls Church Yard, & John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill."