Tom and Jerry, catching Kate and Sue on the fly, having their fortunes told cogs This actually relates to two

This actually relates to two different stories

The specimen was caught in the River Thames 'fifteen years ago' [eg 1772]

and a fool's cap

After his execution

Tom and Jerry, catching Kate and Sue on the fly, having their fortunes told cogs This actually relates to twoTom and Jerry, catching Kate and Sue on the fly, having their fortunes told, 19th century. Kate and Sue having their fortunes read in the cards (Cartomancy) by an old woman, while Tom and Jerry try to attract their attention from behind a curtain. Food is cooking in a pot on the fire. The old woman's bed is folded against the wall (right) and her pet cat sits beside her.