In "Post Captain" by Patrick O'Brian, a character recounts two significant injuries he sustained during a chaotic encounter. The first injury involved a piece of mortar-shell that fell on him, which, fortunately, occurred while he was submerged in water. As a result, the injury was relatively minor, causing only a small area of his scalp to be torn off.

The second injury was more severe; he received a sword-thrust that he didn't initially notice. However, it resulted in a serious loss of blood, and a doctor later revealed that only a small amount remained in his body, highlighting the severity of the injury. The character's nonchalance juxtaposed with the grave nature of his wounds adds depth to the narrative.