White Jacket Chapter XIV and XV - A Draught In A Man-of-War

In which the cherished daily allotment of grog aboard the frigate is suddenly found to be exhausted, casting a sombre shadow over the ship’s company and stirring a restless yearning among the seamen. Amidst the ensuing dejection, a clandestine supply of Eau-de-Cologne is cleverly transformed into a fragrant proxy for spirits, providing momentary relief and aromatic novelty to the beleaguered crew.