Browbeating

Elias immediately started helping himself to the garrison's supplies, much to Lieutenant Drescher's consternation, who was apoplectic over Elias's attitude.

"Hey! That belongs to the army!" Drescher shouted, trying to grab the ale out of Elias's hands, to no avail.

"Which means it belongs to me, you noisy man." Elias said with a guffaw, stuffing food in his mouth.