The governor of Rue-peas (BM 1868,0808.5685)

A proof on which inscriptions have been added by E. Hawkins. Thurlow (left), in wig and gown, leads a horse which draws a two-wheeled cart of peas; he says, 'Fine Begum Hastings a Lack [lakh] a Peck'. In the cart are Hastings (seated), saying, 'Truth must come out! there's no denial', and Burke (standing), saying, 'You'll have a Fair & Noble Trial'. Both hold up pea-pods. In the background are Westminster Hall and other buildings. Beneath the design is written:

'He who acts upright in his station
Dreads not the censure of the nation
For Truth o'er all will yet prevail
While Justice holds her equal scale
Be candid then, to every Party
And prove your mind is true & hearty
Time will determine which is right
And banish envy malice, Spite.' 20 February 1788

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