Britannias ruin. Print shows Britannia lamenting her present state, her shield and broken lance by her side, What a situation am I in sold by an American & purchased by France & Spain. Oh, wheres my Pitt. Four men are standing before her, from left, an American holding in his right hand a lance topped with liberty cap and in his left a sword with which he threatens her, next a Frenchman urges him to frighten her. A Spaniard is standing next to the Frenchman with his back to Britannia, he wears a low hat and a cloak, and on the far right is a Dutchman. Date 1779 Decr. 17. Britannias ruin. Print shows Britannia lamenting her present state, her shield and broken lance by her side, What a situation am I in sold by an American & purchased by France & Spain. Oh, wheres my Pitt. Four men are standing before her, from left, an American holding in his right hand a lance topped with liberty cap and in his left a sword with which he threatens her, next a Frenchman urges him to frighten her. A Spaniard is standing next to the Frenchman with his back to Britannia, he wears a low hat and a cloak, and on the far right is a Dutchman. Date 1779 Decr. 17.