An Abyssinian breakfast

£750 · Offered by Maggs Bros Ltd

The caricature reflects public scepticism over Bruce’s ( later vindicated) account of Abyssinian butchery. There, which the squeamish souls of Britain shocks Rich steaks devouring from the living ox. Here staring on from the realm of water Full many a virtuous alligator There Bruce informing queens in naked pride The feel and colour of a Scotsman’s hide. Here of the genealogy a tree Branching from Solomon’s wise trunk to thee

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