The Wasp — 1914 — page 309: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains literary text rather than a cartoon. It appears to be a narrative passage about John Trimmer, a naval or maritime figure who has committed treachery against someone named Burnham and involved the frigate *Thunderous*. The text describes Trimmer's psychological deterioration following his betrayal—he's wracked with fear and guilt, experiencing nightmares and illness. The passage uses religious language ("poison of his innumerable bloody sins against God and man") to emphasize moral condemnation. Without seeing the accompanying illustration or knowing the specific historical context of this story, it's unclear whether this references an actual historical figure or is fictional satire. The moral judgment is clearly harsh, presenting Trimmer as deserving his misery.