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See BMSat 10815. A parson in front of a house-door, rides facing the tail, which he holds. His wig is back to front and his hat flies off. A barking dog leaps at the horse. Four men are grouped by and on the steps: a fat man holds out a lantern and a pipe, another waves a punch-bowl. All are amused. A fifth man, apparently a parson, turns his back. The house is old-fashioned with mullioned window and arched doorway. Below: 'In the country, going to a party to dinner, getting very tipsy, quitting the house in a Dark Night, and getting upon your Horse with your face towards the Tail and wondering during the fix minutes that you are able to keep your Seat, amongst the jeers of your Companions, what Freak can have entered the Brain of the Beast to go backwards.' 1 April 1807; volume published 1808 Hand-coloured etching
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