The Wasp, 1918 · page 76 of 330
The Wasp — 1918 — page 76: what you’re looking at
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This page excerpts a narrative story rather than a political cartoon. It depicts a dramatic colonial scene: an angry governor (Captain Nash) confronts a gentleman named Burnham who has rescued the governor's daughter Elizabeth after she was thrown from her horse. The governor initially suspects Burnham of wrongdoing, but Elizabeth explains he saved her and brought her to harbor by boat. They've since been pursued and shot at. The governor vows to hang whoever is responsible, then spots "the sanctimonious Master Smith" approaching with armed men. The satire appears directed at religious hypocrisy—Smith is mocked as "sanctimonious" despite leading an armed party. The scene's melodramatic tone (armed servants, pistols, threats of hanging) likely parodies colonial adventure narratives or contemporary political conflicts. Without knowing the specific publication date and broader context of *The Wasp*, the precise political references remain unclear.
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THE WASP 67 round face was flaming. He had lost his hat, his wig sat upon his head at a rakish angle, and in each hand he brandished a large horse-pistol. Half a dozen servants, some black and some white, variously armed with cutlasses, clubs, _and pistols, crowded upon his heels. You, Elizabeth!” he cried. “‘ Turk came home with an empty saddle, and | sent a-score of men out to search for you. But who are these ? And what is the meaning of the musket- shots ?” The young woman put her arms about his neck. ae “Turk threw me, this gentleman found me unconscious, and brought me home,” she said, - nodding toward Burnham. “ He brought me. _to the harbour in a boat, and since landing we have been pursued and fired upon.” . “Fired upon you!’ roared the governor. 2 ** Zounds, but some necks will be stretched for this. Ha! here they come—and the sancti- monious Master Smith in the van, as I live! ” _ SBurnham got to his bruised feet and bowed _ to Captain Nash just as Smith and his party _ came into sight around a kink in the trail. Henry - Todd slunk behind Burnham and crouched there trembling. comichooks.com