The Wasp — 1914 — page 154: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains narrative text rather than a cartoon. It describes five men meeting at dawn on a beach by a cold spring, with dramatic natural description (golden sunrise, pale-green twilight, stars). The text details their preparation for what appears to be a duel: Captain Cross produces two straight rapiers from a bundle, and Mr. Throgmorton examines the swords. Young Mr. Willis, identified as a surgeon, has brought medical supplies (bandages, needles, stimulants). The passage suggests a forthcoming confrontation between gentlemen, likely satirizing honor-based dueling practices of the era. However, without seeing the preceding context or any accompanying illustrations, the specific identity of the men and the particular dispute being mocked remains unclear from this excerpt alone.