Proteus [the] 2d in sev'ral among his many publick characters [graphic].[12 January 1784]engDepicts Charles James Fox in 3 pairs of caricatures which satirize his contradictory pronouncements on several matters of policy. In the top image of left pair he speaks to a crowd, expressing his opposition to new taxes, while beneath he is shown seated at a table with Cavendish and saying "Tax away Ld. C---h, let the plebians pay the piper I say." Other images reflect similar inconsistencies with regard to making peace and Lord NorthTitle from item.Sheet trimmed within plate mark.Numbered in lower left of plate: No. 5.A later state of no. 6265 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires / Mary Dorothy George, v. 5.