The Wasp, 1918 · page 239 of 330
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This page contains **text only—no visible cartoon or illustration**. It appears to be from a serialized narrative story (indicated by the chapter heading "XV") rather than satirical commentary. The text describes fictional pirates: James Burnham, a successful privateer/pirate captain whose crew is loyal and profitable; John Trimmer, his former associate; and "Slim Sam," apparently a trusted officer. The narrative recounts how Burnham's fortunes exceed those achieved under Trimmer's command, and describes an encounter between their ships near Barbuda after Trimmer has suffered reversals. **Without visible artwork, I cannot identify specific caricatures, political figures, or satirical targets.** This reads as adventure fiction rather than political satire. The magazine *The Wasp* did publish both satirical cartoons and serialized stories; this page represents the latter format. To understand any satirical intent, we would need context about whether these characters represent real historical figures (such as actual privateers or politicians), which the text alone does not establish.
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XV James Burnuam prospered exceedingly. No undertaking of his miscarried. His men piled up plunder twice as fast as they had piled it up when they sailed with John Trimmer. From Slim Sam to the newest recruit they were Bee to follow him anywhere. The engagement with the French re proved their faith in his prowess and luck. Slim — Sam and his other officers advised him con- stantly to break with Trimmer; but this he refused to do so long as Trimmer kept faith with him. ee Several weeks after the engagement with the Frenchman Burnham’s schooner ran across Trimmer’s schooner off thelittleisland of Barbuda. It seems that John Trimmer’s luck had deserted — him of late ; or perhaps it was that he missed the sage advice of Slim Sam. However that may — be, he had suffered several reverses. He had | twice been beaten off by heavily gunned | merchantmen ; and once he had taken a ship 7 230 icomicbooks:com|