Female Politicians A group of women sit round a table. An older woman, reading from the newspaper, announces: "Mercy on us here is news!! They write from Hanover that when Boney part took possession of that country he ravish'd all the Women!!" One woman cries: "O the wretch", while another adds: "It is very true Ma'am it is only a word and a blow with him - your Honour or your property". Her neighbour replies: "Well Ma'am, if he should come here, at all events I will take care of my property". At the end of the table a girl adds: "So will I Mamma". On the right-hand side a footman brings a tray of drinks through. On the verso part of a riddle has been written in ink. [1 Jan 1815]