Volunteer Wit or Not Enough for a Prime

Thomas Rowlandson British
 After George Murgatroyd Woodward British
 Publisher Thomas Tegg British

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Six elderly volunteers in uniform sit at dessert. The host holds a decanter and small glass at left, and says: "Come Gentlemen Volunteers to the right and left—Charge if you please to the King." Another man at right, rises from his chair, answers: "I should be very happy to obey your Orders Colonel, but really your glasses are so small that d------n me if theres enough for a Prime"

Volunteer Wit or Not Enough for a Prime, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching

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