The Wasp, 1913 · page 274 of 364
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This page contains text from what appears to be a serialized adventure story rather than a political cartoon or satire. The narrative describes a military raid against pirates, focusing on the capture of a pirate captain named James Burnham and the discovery of a mysterious "device" or mark on his shoulder by a young lieutenant from a ship called the *Thunderous*. A character named Alexander witnesses this revelation while hiding. The story involves combat, prisoners, and dramatic tension around Burnham's identity. Without additional context about the original publication date or the larger narrative, it's unclear what real historical events or figures this fictional account might reference, or whether it contains satirical commentary on contemporary politics or society.
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THE WASP 269 the jungle near the stranded boats and watched and waited. The pirates were taken completely by surprise, both ashore and on the schooner. The few who composed the anchor-watch aboard the vessel were quickly overpowered. The ruffians in the houses made a desperate resistance, despite the odds against them. Some escaped to the jungle, some fell fight- ing, and the rest were disarmed and bound. Three of the frigate’s men were killed and half a dozen were wounded. Now lanterns were lighted and the prisoners ex- amined. James Burnham, who was one of them, was pointed out as the captain by one of his com- rades. Alexander, lurking behind a bush, witnessed the discovery, made by a young lieutenant of the Thunderous, of the device on the pirate’s shoulder. The young lieutenant showed considerable aston- ishment. Perhaps he had heard something of James Burnham and the design on his back during his brief stay in Nevis. Alexander heard him ask a question, and heard James admit his identity in reply. The night was cloudy. The two lanterns ashore Comichooks.com