Eleventh print in the Miseries of Human Life series. A fat gouty invalid sits full face in a high-backed armchair beside his bedroom fire (left). He registers anguish as a young naval officer seizes his left hand, and tramples on his left foot. An old nurse, followed by a man (right) pursue the officer into the room, much dismayed. A barking dog runs in front of them. Medicine bottles are ranged on the chimney-piece, a kettle stands on the fire, a high trivet with a dish is by the fender. At the invalid’s right hand are a crutch and a round table with bowl and medicine bottle. A bird is in a cage. Below: 'When in the gout – receiving the ruinous salutation of a muscular friend (a sea captain) who, seizing your hand in the first transports of a sudden meeting, affectionately crumbles your chalky knuckles with the gripe of a grappling iron; and then, further confesses his regard for you, by greeting your tenderest toe with the stamp of a charger.' Description from the Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires Vol. VIII.