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My only grievance was that two dying horses were brought up and tied just below me, and dosed lucky beasts with champagne by their officer-owners! Also we had the hose turned on us by some sailors, who were washing the boat-bridge above, and jeered at our impotent remonstrances. In two days we were fit for duty, and took our turn in ministering to other sufferers.
Erskine Childers - In the Ranks of the C.I.V.
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