Susanna's innocence is proven by the young prophet Daniel. Engraving by E.G. Krüger after J-H. Fragonard after Valentin de Boulogne.

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by J-F. Beauvarlet after J-M. Vien.

Susanna molested by the elders. Engraving after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Titus Oates is standing in the pillory while two men drive a cart with gallows past him. Mezzotint.

A poor London street strewn with hopeless drunkards and lined with gin shops and a flourishing pawnbroker. Engraving, c. 1751, after W. Hogarth.

Titus Oates standing in the pillory surrounded by medaillons of people executed as a result of the Popish Plot in 1678. Etching with engraving.

Mary Squires the fortune teller foretells the future to Sir John Hill: she indicates that she has support from the Lord Mayor of London. Etching, 1753.

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[Perjury.] A satire. By George Walls author of the Juvenaltad.

Perjury display'd. Or a narrative of the case of the late deputy comptroller of Sunderland. The causes of his dismission, and the proceedings upon an action tried at the late assizes held at Durham. Wherein is Contained Some Account of the Trade of Sunder-Land, of the Losses the Revenue and Exchequer have sustained by Perjury, and of some other pernicious Effects and Consequences of that heinous Crime. With several other interesting Particulars.

The tryal of Mary Heath, Upon an Indictment for Perjury, before the Lord Chief Justice Marley, And the Justices of the Court of King's bench in Ireland, On Friday, the Eighth of February, 1744.

The bloody register. A select and judicious collection of the most remarkable trials, for murder, treason, rape, sodomy, highway roberry, pyracy, House-Breaking, Perjury, Forgery, and other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. From the year 1700, to the year 1764 inclusive. ...

The antigallican songster. Number II. The Contrast. Religion, Morality, Loyalty, Obedience to the Laws, Independence, Personal Security, Justice, Inheritance, Protection, Property, Industry, National Prosperity, Happiness. Atheism, Perjury, Rebellion, Treason, Anarchy, Murder, Equality, Madness, Cruelty, Injustice, Treachery, Ingratitude, Idleness, Famine, National and private Ruin, Misery. Which is best?

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[Perjury.] A satire. By George Walls author of the Juvenaltad.

The tryal of Mary Heath, Upon an Indictment for Perjury, before the Lord Chief Justice Marley, And the Justices of the Court of King's bench in Ireland, On Friday, the Eighth of February, 1744.

The bloody register. A select and judicious collection of the most remarkable trials, for murder, treason, rape, sodomy, highway roberry, pyracy, House-Breaking, Perjury, Forgery, and other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. From the year 1700, to the year 1764 inclusive. ...

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[Perjury.] A satire. By George Walls author of the Juvenaltad.

The tryal of Mary Heath, Upon an Indictment for Perjury, before the Lord Chief Justice Marley, And the Justices of the Court of King's bench in Ireland, On Friday, the Eighth of February, 1744.

The bloody register. A select and judicious collection of the most remarkable trials, for murder, treason, rape, sodomy, highway roberry, pyracy, House-Breaking, Perjury, Forgery, and other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. From the year 1700, to the year 1764 inclusive. ...