Plate XVIII — The King
He is seen, eating in state, under a canopy, and served by the officers of the court. Death is come to put himself in the number, and is at this instant performing the office of cupbearer. He is pouring out drink to the Monarch, who holds out to him his great cup, which he is now probably to empty for the last time. The Prince holds in his left hand a paper, without doubt a petition, that has just been presented to him.