In a semi-rural setting with a cow and duck pond in foreground, and house in the background, a husband with his wig falling off, carries a vomiting infant up a hill, accompanied by his 2 other children. His wife follows behind him, enjoying the attentions of a military officer. On the right, a chaise has overturned spilling its occupants. 18 lines of verse in three columns below image
Alternative Title:
Right road to the horns
Description:
Title from item., "Price One Shilling.", and Price changed to "6 pence" in ms.
Publisher:
Published at No. 46 St. Johns Street, West Smithfield as the Act directs
Subject (Geographic):
England and British
Subject (Topic):
Cuckolds, Clothing & dress, Houses, Walking, Military officers, Couples, Fathers & children, and Accidents
Caption title above first two columns., Date of publication from ESTC., Verse - "All you that delight in a frolicksome song.", In four columns with the title and two woodcuts above the first two; the third and fourth columns each contain a woodcut; the columns are not separated by rules., Mounted on leaf 54. Copy trimmed., and Bound in three-quarters red morocco leather with marbled boards, with spine title stamped in gold: Old English ballads, woodcuts, vol. 2.
Publisher:
Printed and sold at the printing office in Stonecutter-street, Fleet Market
Subject (Name):
Hervey, John Hervey, Baron, 1696-1743.
Subject (Topic):
Sailors, Adultery, Cuckolds, Ballads, English, Husband and wife, and Women
