Two Drops of Comfort Size:M: 60 x 45cm The triple gibbet and cart

The triple gibbet and cart used for hanging can be seen in the centre

with the Bank of England on the left

'Pleading'

pulls up at a crossroads

The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue

Two Drops of Comfort Size:M: 60 x 45cm The triple gibbet and cart'Two Drops of Comfort', 1871. A publican holds up a notice detailing the latest proposed government measures whilst one of his regulars keeps a firm grip on his beer with one hand, whilst he daintily grips his chaser with the other. The cabby's long whip rests in the crook of his arm. At this time Henry Austin Bruce was Home Secretary and this cartoon relates to his new Licensing Bill. This proposed that people should have access to a selection of