The Wasp — 1878 — page 267: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a serialized narrative comic rather than political satire. The eight-panel sequence depicts a burglary and violent confrontation: Two criminals break into a house at night, planning to steal gold. A policeman climbs a ladder to investigate. The thieves enter a bedroom where they attempt robbery. One criminal (named Alexander) wakes the homeowner, leading to a sword fight. The robbers and homeowner struggle violently across the floor and furniture in a deadly combat. The final panel shows Alexander captured and bound to prevent escape. The narrative emphasizes physical action and crime-drama tension rather than social or political commentary. It's an illustrated adventure story typical of period magazine serialization.