The Wasp, 1918 · page 231 of 330
The Wasp — 1918 — page 231: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is narrative text from a serialized story rather than a political cartoon. The dialogue concerns a character named "the Wasp"—described as a notorious English pirate—who rescued a ship and its crew from a French vessel during naval combat. The story's dramatic tension centers on a mysterious sealed letter the Wasp threw aboard, addressed to a character named Alexander/Burnham. The other characters express gratitude toward the pirate despite his criminal status, with one stating "I owe him a debt which I fear I shall never be able to repay." Without additional context about *The Wasp* magazine's date and the larger serialized narrative, the specific historical or political references remain unclear. The page suggests a romantic adventure tale featuring honor among rogues—a common 19th-century literary trope.
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at THE WSR almost foppish in his dress, played on more than one musical instrument with sentiment as well as dexterity, and wrote verses. He was a good seaman and a courageous fighter, and had fairly won his promotion. He told his friend the story of the remarkable battle with the French brig, ‘watching the other’s face all the wil with a — curious, tender glance. : ‘So the pirate got you out of that scrape! ” said Alexander. ‘The notorious Wasp is an . Englishman, then. I take off my hat to hina aoe “He saved the sloop and the life of every man of us who is alive to-day,” replied Scovil gravely.. “Yes, he is an Englishman—and I owe him a ee which ! fear I shall never be able to repay.” “But why did he ak the bottle aboard the sloop ?”’? asked Burnham. ‘“‘ There was a letter init.” “A letter? That should be interesting ~ reading.” : *“‘] have not read it, my dear lad. I have not broken the seal—and it is fastened with a very good one. It is addressed to you, Alexander.” : a “To me?” cried Burnham, suddenly paling hicomicbooks:com|