Inscribed: Recto: below image, lower left, in plate "Painted by J. Northcote R.A."; below image, center left, in plate "Discretion shall preserve thee, / understanding shall keep thee. / Prov. II. Ver. 11. / A gracious woman retaineth honour. / Prov. XI. Ver. 16."; below image, center, in plate "London, Published May 1. 1797, by T. Gaugain, No. 15, Five-fields-row Chelsea, & No. 4, Little Compton Street, Soho. / Diligence & Dissipation / Plate the 6th. / The MODEST GIRL rejects / the Illicit Addresses of her Master."; below image, center right, in plate "Le bon avis te gardera, & l'intelligence / te conservera. / Prov. II. Ver. II. / La femme gracieuse obtient l'honneur. / Prov. XI. Ver. 16."; below image, lower right, in plate "Engraved by Gaugain & Hellyer"

Markings: CM: Claghorn