The Wasp — 1880 — page 129: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a serialized story ("Part I") rather than a political cartoon. The narrative depicts a young Swiss woman—"the Daughter of the Regiment"—during the Napoleonic Wars, specifically when French forces were retreating through Switzerland. The story romanticizes cross-national military drama: French soldiers discuss the woman's loyalty and heroism, debating whether she belongs with them or her own people. The text references her as an inspirational figure among troops. This appears to be a serialized adventure narrative typical of 19th-century satirical magazines, mixing patriotic sentiment with dramatic storytelling rather than direct political satire or caricature.