Preceptor and pupil [graphic].Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker[18 May 1784]eng"The Prince of Wales (left) sleeps on a grassy bank, his right elbow supported on a bank or rock. His hat with three ostrich plumes and the motto 'Ich Dien' leaves no doubt of his identity. A huge toad (right) climbs up his body to whisper in his ear: "Abjure thy Country and thy parents And I will give thee dominion over Many powers. Better to rule in hell than Serve on Earth". His fox's brush shows that the 'Preceptor' is Fox. Trees are indicated behind the Prince (left). Behind Fox are water-weeds (right). Beneath the design is etched:'Not Satan to the Ear of Eve Did e'er such pious Counsel give. Milton.'"--British museum online catalogueTitle from caption etched above image.Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.Caption below title, quote from Milton: Not Satan to the ear of Eve, did e'er such pious counsel give.'No. 15' in lower left corner.Sheet trimmed partially within plate mark.Temporary local subject terms: Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers -- Toads -- Preceptors: Fox as Toad -- Sleeping pupils -- Mottos: 'Ich Dien' -- Literature: Quote from John Milton, 1608-1674.Watermark in center of sheet.Mounted to 25 x 37 cm.