[A deuced douche] ["hesitate and all is lost"]. [graphic][13 July 1843]engA bald man wrapped in a towel stands before a deluge of water from a shower-head in the shape of a serpent. An amused valet stands behind a chair with a surprised and amused expressionTitle from text printed on verso of previous plate in the series.Publication information from a closing plate in the series with intact imprint statement: The water doctor, or, hydropathyist.Seven lines of text printed on verso of sheet refer to next plate in the series: Ladies sitting douce. This is a true hydropathic and not parliamentary representation, altho the sitting member is chaired ... Plate VI.Numbered 'Plt. V' in upper left corner from: The sure water cure.