Normal method of applying a petard (explosive device) to the gate of a fortress. The fuse has just been lit and the Fusilier is retreating quickly in order not to be 'hoist with his own petard'. Stipple engraving c1800.

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Normal method of applying a petard (explosive device) to the gate of a fortress. The fuse has just been lit and the Fusilier is retreating quickly in order not to be 'hoist with his own petard'. Stipple engraving c1800.

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