Asks Collection (page 5)

Gideons Second Sign
When he asks God to confirm his first sign with a second, a sheeps fleece is soaked in dew while the ground around remains dry, such is the power of the Almighty !

Gideon Summoned by Angel
Gideon is summoned by an angel to deliver the Jews : when he asks for a sign of Gods good intentions, the angel miraculously consumes his sacrifice in a blaze of fire

Moses and Pharaoh
He asks permission from Pharaoh to take the Hebrews into the desert to sacrifice to their God : but Pharaoh refuses the request with mockery

Bernadette, March Vision
Bernadette, accompanied by a sizeable crowd, asks the apparition who she is, and obtains the reply, I am the Immaculate Conception !

Ants into Myrmidons
When Aegina is depopulated by a plague, king Aescus asks Zeus to turn the ants into people; they become mighty warriors, accompanying Achilles to Troy

Hezekiah and Isaiah
Hezekiah, king of Judah, is fatally ill, but he asks God to give him a further 15 years, so the prophet Isaiah is given the power to cure him

Gideon Gets the Sign
He asks God for a sign that he will have heavenly support against the Midianites : an angel shows him a sacrificial lamb which bursts into flame with divine fire

Jack Dempsey / 1920S
JACK DEMPSEY, world heavyweight champion between 1919 and 1926, was once described as " 187 pounds of unbridled violence" ; here he asks the cards to tell him his future

1917 / Wilson & Congress
American president Woodrow Wilson, asks Congress to declare war on Germany, and receives a favourable response

Pied Piper Asks his Fee
The Pied Piper (so called because of his variegated clothing) asks for his fee for ridding the town of the plague of rats

Muette De Portici 1
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 1 scene 5 - Elvira asks if Fenella (the dumb girl) knows Alfonso : indeed she does, for he is her evil seducer !

Edouard Brunnet / 1853
The prestidigitator Edouard Brunnet asks is this your card?

Cuchulain Asks for Arms
Cuchulain asks the king for arms because a boy who asks for arms on that auspicious day would become the most famous hero of Ireland, but would also have a short life

Thomas / Mignon / Liebig 2
Act 1 scene 6 : Mignon asks Wilhelm Meister if he knows the land where the orange tree blossoms ?

Thomas / Hamlet / Liebig 1
Act 1 scene 2 : Hamlet asks his companions to leave him alone with the ghost of his father

Loitering Boy / Policeman
A policeman approaches a young man in the street and asks him why he is loitering. He claims he is waiting for " the young gal wot I pays my attention to"

Giant / Pantagruel / Counsel
Panurge asks Pantagruel if he should marry

Pantagruel / Giant / Drink
Panurge asks Pantagruel if he should marry. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Beauty / Beast (Boyle 1)
Every night, at the supper- table, the Beast asks Beauty to become his wife, and every night she refuses, until

Policewomen 1940S
A woman asks two policewomen for assistance

Pearly King in Australia
A Pearly King at Ingleburn, Australia, asks a group of Diggers to guess the correct number of buttons on his coster suit

Insurance Stamps
A comment on Lloyd Georges National Insurance Act : a maidservant asks her mistress if she is supposed to stick the insurance stamps on herself... ?

Eros & Psyche - 5
Psyche asks Pan for advice

Menalcas & Damaetas
Palaemon asks to judge the song contest between Menalcas and Damaetas

Bear and the Travellers
THE BEAR AND THE TWO FRIENDS One traveller asks his friend, whom he had left to his fate, what the bear had said to him: never travel with a friend who deserts you in danger

Riots in Ghent 1892
Police and mounted troops clash with socialist rioters in Ghent. A placard asks for universal suffrage

Pergamos Asks Help
Ambassadors from king Eumenes of Pergamos, in Asia Minor, come to Rome to ask for help against Philip of Macedon

Admiring a Small Dog
She asks her friends to admire her cute little dog : they do so without enthusiasm - what might it do to their costumes by Doeuillet and Premet ?

Talk with Peasant Woman
Incognito, he asks a peasant woman of Tarare, near Lyon, isn t Napoleon like any other tyrant ? - No, because they chose him, whereas the old kings were forced on them

Peggotty Copperfield
Mr Peggotty asks an old woman and her children if they have seen Emily

Twist / Cruikshank / More
Oliver asks for more

Queen Victoria / 1896 Ctn
QUEEN VICTORIA Cartoon showing Edward (POW) and Queen Victoria (he asks if she would like to have a rest from sitting on the throne). Date: 1819 - 1901

Merfolk and Submarines
The mer-people resent the intrusion of submarines into the domain they share only with the fishes Date: 1907

Oliver Asks for More
Oliver in the workhouse dares to ask for more gruel

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"Etiquette on the Table Tennis Court: Edwardian Asks for a Fair Game" In the elegant world of Edwardian society, even playing table tennis had its own set of rules and etiquette. Players would gracefully ask their opponents for a fair game, ensuring that sportsmanship prevailed over competition. Just like Hector and Andromache in ancient times, who showed respect and love amidst war's chaos, these players embodied chivalry. Meanwhile, political rivals Gladstone and Disraeli engaged in a battle of wits during the 1874 elections. Each asked the nation to choose wisely between their contrasting ideologies. It was a time when eloquence mattered as much as policies. Across town, dandies inspired by Beau Brummel sought perfection in fashion and manners. They meticulously asked tailors for bespoke suits while demanding attention to detail from barbers who trimmed their impeccable mustaches. History also witnessed remarkable moments when individuals dared to ask for mercy against all odds. Margaret of Anjou found herself at the mercy of a robber but managed to plead her case successfully—an act that showcased both courage and diplomacy. As aspirations varied throughout history, Emily declared her unexpected career choice: "I'm going to be a prison warder. " Breaking stereotypes with determination, she defied expectations by asking society to see beyond gender roles. Amidst opulent parties where champagne flowed freely, one eccentric guest surprised everyone by requesting it poured into his shoe before drinking—a quirky way indeed. Navigating unfamiliar streets often required asking directions politely—a skill still relevant today despite GPS technology. A humble request can lead us down unexplored paths filled with hidden treasures or unexpected encounters. During times of conflict such as World War I, emotions ran high as pro-German Alsaciennes faced scrutiny due to their heritage. Yet they bravely asked others not to judge them based on nationality alone—reminding humanity that empathy should triumph over prejudice. Across the globe, myths and ghost stories have always fascinated us.