Retort courteous, or, The disloyal address returned without ceremony [graphic]Newton, Richard, 1777-1798, printmakerMarch 27, 1797.engThe Duke of Portland (with Pitt in profile behind him) refusing the City Sheriffs entry to St James's Palace on the instruction of the King. Fox, in a Bonnet-Rouge below the steps. An address to the King asking him to dismiss his ministers as a step toward peace with France was voted by the Livery in Common Hall on the 24th MarchTitle etched below image. The 'u' in the word courteous is etched below the line, insertion indicated by a caret.Temporary local subject terms: Addresses: address of the Livery Company, 23 March 1797.