Devious Collection

Long John Silver / Parrot
For generations of readers, the archetypal pirate is Long John Silver, the devious and malevolent villain of Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island - parrot and all !

Mr Jingle, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Mr Jingle, Pickwick Papers. 1912

The Greedy Old Woman with a Box of Demons, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Greedy Old Woman with a Box of Demons, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

FLIGHT OF LEUDASTE
The lecherous and devious Leudaste, risen from serfdom to count of Tours, flees from his many enemies : he will beg mercy of the queen, but she has him battered to death Date: 582

Lloyd George reflecting on election tactics for the Coalition Government in the light of the success of Anti-Waste
KDC397328 Lloyd George reflecting on election tactics for the Coalition Government in the light of the success of Anti-Waste candidates in by-elections, 1921 (litho) by Partridge

Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas)
CTS336428 Samson and Delilah (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 161.9x228 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Doctors, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving)
DGC308184 The Doctors, illustration from Fables by La Fontaine, 1868 (engraving) by Dore

Scapin, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Scapin, 1868. The title character Scapin in " Les Fourberies De Scapin" (Scapin the Schemer), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1671

WW1 - French arrest a decrepit old woman (a German spy)
WW1 - The Germans gave the old woman a new white blanket and bribed her to walk behind any French battery that might take up a position near a certain village on the Aisne

Cartoon of Harry Wall, theatrical agent, plotting to find a way around the new Copyright (Musical Compositions) Act -- Over the Garden Wall. 1882

Strip tease card game - Prudie suit - Nark. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Strip tease card game - Prudie suit - Snoop. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Antoine De Granvielle
ANTOINE DE GRANVELLE Devious French churchman, cardinal, active in the Netherlands. Date: 1517 - 1586

Saye & Sele (Geremia)
WILLIAM FIENNES, first viscount SAYE & SELE devious statesman who was known as Old Subtlety Date: 1582 - 1662

Patrick Ruthven
PATRICK RUTHVEN earl of Forth and Brentford Scottish soldier and statesman of devious allegiances Date: 1573 - 1651

Mr. Mantalini poisons himself for the seventh time, illustration from Nicholas
KW259141 Mr. Mantalini poisons himself for the seventh time, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Kazimierz Pulaski
KAZIMIERZ PULASKI PONIATOWSKI - sometime lover of Catherine the Great, but her devious foreign policy led to his abdication and the destruction of his country. Date: 1748 - 1779

Stanislaw Poniatowski
STANISLAW II AUGUST PONIATOWSKI - sometime lover of Catherine the Great, but her devious foreign policy led to his abdication and the destruction of his country. Date: 1732 - 1798

Louis XIII of Age
Louis is declared by Parlement to be of age : his mother the rapacious and devious Marie de Medicis, who has ruled as his governor, now has to take a back seat. Date: October 1614

On the Ponte della Paglia: Going to the Council
Engraving from a painting by H.Wallis, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1876, entitled On the Ponte della Paglia: Going to the Council

Puss in Boots - 6
Happy ending ! The Marquis de Carabas marries the Princess, thanks to Pusss devious and deceitful cunning. All shall live happily ever after !

Saye & Sele (Anon)
WILLIAM FIENNES, first viscount SAYE & SELE devious statesman who was known as Old Subtlety

Hunting Alphabet - Z
Z for the Zig-zags the old foxes plan - follow their devious path if you can !

Queen Victoria is offered a new crown
New crowns for old ones! Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli offers Queen Victoria the imperial crown of India, in a spoof cartoon on an Arabian Nights tale (Aladdins new lamps for old)

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"Unveiling the Devious: From Long John Silver's Parrot to WW1 Spies and Political Tactics" This captivating caption takes us on a journey through various intriguing moments in history, showcasing the devious nature of human behavior. It begins with a reference to Long John Silver's parrot, symbolizing cunning and deceitfulness reminiscent of pirate tales. Moving on, we encounter Mr Jingle from Pickwick Papers, known for his mischievous ways. The mention of FLIGHT OF LEUDASTE hints at an enigmatic event or story that involves deception and trickery. The narrative then shifts to World War I, where French authorities arrest an unexpected culprit - a decrepit old woman working as a German spy. This astonishing revelation highlights the depths people would go to carry out their clandestine activities during times of conflict. A cartoon featuring Harry Wall, a theatrical agent, suggests that even within the entertainment industry there are individuals who employ sly tactics for personal gain. Indulgence in worldly pleasures depicted in a 17th-century oil painting reminds us how desires can lead one down treacherous paths. Lloyd George reflecting on election tactics for the Coalition Government after Anti-Waste candidates' success in by-elections showcases political maneuvering and strategizing behind closed doors. Samson and Delilah's tale serves as another example of deception woven into ancient stories. An illustration from Fables by La Fontaine portrays "The Doctors, " highlighting how even trusted figures can have ulterior motives hidden beneath their benevolent facade. Scapin, an unknown creator's creation from 1868, adds another layer of intrigue with its mysterious origins. Lastly, strip tease card games featuring Prudie suits suggest playful yet devious undertones lurking beneath seemingly innocent pastimes like card games.