This is a black and white illustration depicting a scene of a confrontation. On the left, a man is seated on a simple wooden chair. He is dressed in a long coat and trousers, and appears to be shielding his face with one arm, while the other is raised defensively. He looks distressed or frightened. Facing him is another man, standing in a dynamic pose. He is also dressed in formal attire, including a top hat which he is holding up. His body is twisted, and he appears to be in the act of striking or threatening the seated man. The floor is indicated by a pattern of short lines, and a wall is visible in the background. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of 19th-century engravings or woodcuts, with detailed linework and shading.