The paddler had to back out of the way, with difficulty escaping the violent assaults of the enraged bird.
"Stories of Animal Sagacity"
W.H.G. Kingston
Verman had been the official paddler during the initiations of Roddy Bitts and Maurice Levy; his work had been conscientious, and it seemed to be taken by consent that he was to continue in office.
"Penrod and Sam"
Booth Tarkington
In this way the deer may be approached within a few yards if the paddler is skillful; but as he stands perfectly still, and is difficult to see in the dim light, the tyro generally misses him.
"The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I"
William James Stillman