- Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.
the one who opened the pit must pay the owner for the loss and take the dead animal in exchange.
Exodus 21:34 NIV