To cover his retreat Salisbury (being armed by two lackeys for the decisive battle of the next General Election) -"Hang it, man, you are setting my shield on the wrong side. It should be in front, over my heart." / Dis-Hartington [Spencer Compton Cavendish]:-"I know where your heart is better than yourself. The first duty of a prudent warrior going into battle is to 'cover his retreat". /

To cover his retreat

Salisbury (being armed by two lackeys for the decisive battle of the next General Election) -"Hang it, man, you are setting my shield on the wrong side. It should be in front, over my heart." / Dis-Hartington [Spencer Compton Cavendish]:-"I know where your heart is better than yourself. The first duty of a prudent warrior going into battle is to 'cover his retreat". /
J. D. Reigh.
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Bibliographic Details
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [Dublin : William O'Brien], October 12th, 1889.
Subjects:
Salisbury, Robert Cecil, > Marquess of, > 1830-1903
Salisbury, Robert Cecil, > Marquess of, > 1830-1903 > Caricatures and cartoons.
Devonshire, Spencer Compton Cavendish, > Duke of, > 1833-1908
Elections > Great Britain > History
Great Britain > Politics and government > 19th century
Great Britain > History > 19th century
Chromolithographs > Irish > 1880-1890.
Editorial cartoons > Irish > 1880-1890.
Political cartoons > Irish > 1880-1890.
Notes:Supplement Gratis with "United Ireland", Saturday, Oct. 12th, 1889.

Physical description: 1 print : col. chromolithograph ; 27.2 x 39.5cm..

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