The boatman or bargeman takes care to learn the state of the tide, so that he may have the tide in his favour in making any journey.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons
The bargeman, as a traveled person, was guide, philosopher, and friend to all along the river, and so, when informed that his sheep were suffering from black murrain, and that all would be infected unless those already afflicted were killed, the farmer unquestioningly shot those that showed the strange symptoms, and threw the bodies into the river, whence they were presently collected by the astute "Mike," and turned into fair mutton for himself and passengers.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
V. On pinnacled St. Mary's Lingers the setting sun; Into the street the blackguards Are skulking one by one: Butcher and Boots and bargeman Lay pipe and pewter down; And with wild shout come tumbling out To join the Town and Gown.
"Verses and Translations"
C. S. C.