charles fox, george fitzgerald, thomas humberston, and william adam created by james gilray
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    Where's the fox's shield?
    Why this is hardly a fair duel, isn't it?

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  • This scene depicts a duel between Charles Fox and William Adam. The quote is from Genesis in the Bible.

    From left to right:

    • George Robert Fitzgerald
      • Irish landowner known for being an eccentric and a duellist. Eventually tried and hung for the murder of his father's barrister, against whom Fitzgerald had abused his position to have locked up on questionable charges.
    • Charles James Fox
      • British politician, styled "The Honourable". Very radical for his time, ed the fledgling US during the American War for Independence, opposed King George III, was anti-slavery, ed the French Revolution, and advocated for religious minorities.
    • William Adam of Blair Adam
      • Scottish barrister, politician, and judge. Introduced trial by jury on civil cases and opposed the breakaway of the US from the Empire. Disliked Fox and once fought a duel with him.
    • Thomas Frederick Mackenzie Humberston
      • British Army officer and chief of the Clan Mackenzie. Raised and lead troops for the British side in the American War for Independence.

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