Francis Higgins, "The sham squire", defends himself against imputations. Woodcut, 1866.

Dublin (8 Grafton Street) : W.B. Kelly, [1866] (Dublin (3 Crow Street, Dame Street) : J.F. Fowler, printer)

1 print : woodcut ; image and lettering 86.3 x 56 cm

The sham squire. Kilmainham. See "Sham squire", page 73. Have you read this book? Price 2s. 6d. Sixth thousand. Dublin: W.B. Kelly, 8 Grafton Street, and all booksellers. Lettering includes dialogue in speech bubbles. On the left a man in ceremonial costumne and holding a drawing of an allegory of justice, says "We're all blown, Frank, by -- I'll swear the peace.". In the centre, Francis Higgins says "I'm no sham, I am a Justice--a Protestant Justice--I'll Newgate the dog." A dog with a collar lettered "Brown" says "Oh, Copper-Face Jack! Ah, Slippery Sam! be just and fear not." A woman behind Higgins is labelled "To Mrs Llewellan Cells--Newgate. Free C--mp--n". She says "Ah! my love! --my love!--my angry dear!" Above, a pigeon carries a message saying "To Winham & Co. Free, R. Daly"

Wellcome Collection 573389i