The Wasp — 1914 — page 246: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text rather than a cartoon**—it appears to be a prose narrative from a story titled "The Wasp," recounting the exploits of Captain Trimmer. The text describes Trimmer's piratical activities off Trinidad, his recruitment of ruthless crew members, and his capture of the French schooner *Le Diable*. The passage details the ship's previous Canadian owner, who "had died suddenly and violently" and built the vessel "to serve France with one hand and fill his pockets with the other." Without visible illustrations or clear satirical commentary on this specific page, it's difficult to identify the intended targets or political references. The content suggests a serialized adventure story rather than direct political satire typical of the magazine's format.