Puck — November 27, 1878 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a serialized story or comic strip illustrated with dark, Gothic imagery. The narrative follows what seems to be a body-snatching plot—a common 19th-century crime and literary theme. Key elements visible: - A watchman discovers something suspicious - Someone "locking the stable-door after the steed is stolen" (suggesting theft already occurred) - References to "animated ornaments for monuments" and "marble ones"—implying stolen bodies - A figure near police headquarters - A final scene showing a body in what appears to be a church or tomb, with a memorial "TO THE HONOR OF T. STEWART" The narrative appears to satirize grave robbing or body theft, possibly referencing a real historical incident. The specific reference to "A.T. Stewart" likely connects to an actual grave robbery case, though the exact historical event requires external verification.