An independent reply en militaire [art original].Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist[approximately 1798]engAn elderly woman questions a man dressed in a curious combination of professional military uniform and shopkeeper's attire with an apron tide around his waist and a musket propped against his shoulder. The woman exclaims, "Thee looks't very genteel indeed Tommy, I should hardly ha known thee, but I hope the shop is not quite neglected, trade must be minded thee know'st" while the shoppkeeper/soldier responds, "Trade d--n trade! I'm a gemmen and a soljer as Mister Wind-hum says".Title from inscriptrion in black ink below image.Date supplied by cataloger.Attributed to Woodward.