France. [graphic] / Plate 1stHogarth, William, 1697-1764, printmakerpublish'd according to act of Parliament, March 8th, 1756.engOn the coast of France outside a tavern on the coast of France a group of emaciated soldiers are preparing to sail for England. On the right a soldier roasts frogs over a fire on the blade of his sword; above a flag with the words "Vengence et le Bon Bier et Bon Beuf de Angletére." In the center of the design, a monk tests the edge of an axe as he bends to over a horse-drawn sledge laden with instruments of torture, a statue of St. Antony, and a plan for a monastery at Blackfriars. In the distance on the left a line of soldiers are being forced on board a ship. Above them on the cliffs, women are seen ploughing a field. The sign above the tavern advertises Soup meagre and identifies itself as "La Sabot Royal."Title engraved above image. The 'N' in France has been engraved backwards.Four columns of verse below image: With lanthern jaws, and croaking gut, See how the half-starv'd Frenchmen strut, and call us English dogs! ... But should they sink in coming over Old Nick may fish 'twixt France & Dover And catch a glorious dinner.Title from Paulson: The invasion. Pl. I. France.Companion print: England. Plate 2d.