The Wasp — 1914 — page 281: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to be narrative fiction rather than a political cartoon. It depicts survivors of **James Burnham's crew** gathered on a beach near Bottle Harbor, discussing their captain's capture by what they call "the king's ship." The text references **John Trimmer** as a "treacherous" figure who apparently betrayed them to authorities. The sailors express violent revenge fantasies—cutting out Trimmer's heart and killing others responsible for their predicament. **James Burnham** then emerges from the jungle, vowing to "settle our score with John." Without additional historical context, the specific historical event or persons referenced remain unclear. This reads as historical fiction, possibly based on real piracy or naval incidents, but the exact reference point is uncertain from this page alone.