Puck — October 2, 1878 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page depicts a satirical story about a character named Beastly serving at a private supper room. The narrative follows his interactions with guests, culminating in him "trying the Buckingham" — apparently some kind of physical stunt or acrobatic feat that causes him to feel "tempted at last." The bottom section shows a "Pastor" character, with the final caption suggesting he will illustrate his sermon using "magic-lantern views of his personal experiences." The page appears to be a humorous serial narrative rather than political satire. Without clear identification of specific historical figures, the humor seems to rely on physical comedy and the social dynamics of servant life in upper-class settings. The exact references and full context remain unclear without additional publication information.