The Wasp — 1914 — page 258: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains no visible cartoon or illustration—it appears to be text only from a serialized naval narrative titled "The Wasp." The passage describes a military engagement between two ships: a larger British brig pursuing a smaller American sloop (the *Tartar*). The text depicts preparations for combat, with the crew of the *Tartar* making final arrangements as dawn approaches. A character named Scovil offers encouragement to younger sailors, joking darkly about their chances ("our toes are sure to!") against overwhelming odds. Without seeing accompanying illustrations or knowing the publication date, it's unclear what specific historical naval incident this references or what satirical point *The Wasp* intended.