The Wasp — 1914 — page 271: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **text only—no cartoon or illustration is visible**. It appears to be Chapter XV from a serialized narrative about pirate/privateer activities in the early 19th century. The content describes **James Burnham's success as a pirate captain**, contrasting his fortune with his predecessor John Trimmer's misfortunes. The passage details their relationship (Burnham refusing to abandon Trimmer despite officers' advice), an engagement with a French warship, and Trimmer's subsequent setbacks—including defeats by merchant vessels and a disappointing capture. Without additional context about *The Wasp* magazine's publication date or the larger work being serialized, the specific historical references remain unclear. This appears to be adventure fiction rather than political satire.