. Satire on the fear of French invasion, 1794-1805. (British political cartoon); A satire on the negotiations between England and France in 1806 under the Grenville government. John Bull lies asleep in a chair while Talleyrand guides his hand in signing the treaty. Beneath the table, Napoleon sets fire to John Bull's legs. Pitt is an angel calling on John Bull to awake.; Bee stamp [cropped]. Ink stamp: RA Peaceful slumbering or: John Bull caught napping. August 1806. Bodleian Libraries, Peaceful slumbering or- John Bull caught napping

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