The Wasp — 1914 — page 256: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains narrative text only—no visible cartoon or illustration. The passage depicts a naval encounter: Commander Scovil commanding the *Tartar* (a British pirate-hunting sloop) spots a French twenty-two gun warship near Nevis. The text describes the *Tartar*'s specifications and armament, explaining it was designed for chasing pirates rather than engaging military vessels. Both ships then sail under full canvas across calm seas, with the larger French vessel gradually gaining speed. Without visible illustrations, the satirical intent remains unclear. The context suggests this may be satirizing British naval encounters with French forces, but the specific political or social critique cannot be determined from text alone.