officer-owners

Updated: June 26, 2025

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.