From the eighth milestone I see a doe, and the shikari spots it at the same instant; and two adjutant cranes, silvery grey with dark heads like ostriches-about six feet high, and a pair of horn-bills pass overhead-lots to interest one every mile of the drive.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
The colonel, with his adjutant, his sergeant-major, and his servant, shared this battle headquarters with the commanding officer and staff of the Hampshires, but not for long.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs
No chance except for the gallantry of the adjutant of the Royal Scots away back at battle headquarters near Monchy, where heavy crumps were bursting.
"From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917"
Philip Gibbs