The Wasp — 1914 — page 176: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to be a serialized narrative rather than a political cartoon. The text describes a conversation between characters named Trimmer, Burnham, Henry Todd, and Jack concerning Burnham's dire financial and legal prospects. Burnham explains he has only seventy guineas remaining, cannot return to Nevis, and faces being turned over to the law by his own father as a highwayman if he returns to England. He attributes his troubles to a faulty ring Trimmer provided. Trimmer responds by recruiting Burnham into his company, citing need for "men of your kidney" and willingness to take the young Todd along. Without additional context about The Wasp's publication date and subject matter, the specific identities and historical references remain unclear.