The Wasp — 1918 — page 54: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to be an excerpt from a serialized adventure story rather than a political cartoon or satire. The narrative involves characters named Burnham and Todd planning an escape by boat from a Caribbean location, with references to Nevis, St. Kitts, and potential capture by pirates or sale into slavery/plantation labor. The dialogue reflects period concerns about colonial conflicts (French versus English control) and maritime danger. The text emphasizes the urgency and darkness of their situation—preparing weapons, maintaining silence, moving under cover of night. Without seeing the accompanying illustration or knowing the publication date, I cannot identify the specific political context or determine whether this is genuine fiction or satirical commentary on colonial adventures and naval conflicts.