----, the great, [208].
----, for tallowing and brenning the king's, [211].
This item refers to the process by which the bottom of an uncoppered vessel is cleaned. In the sixteenth century barges were as important parts of royal and noble establishments, as carriages are in the nineteenth. Henry frequently removed from Westminster to Greenwich and Richmond, and was almost always conveyed by water. His equipage was sent in a similar manner, hence the frequent charges for the great and little barges, boats, watermen, &c. The royal barge was doubtlessly extremely splendid, for it appears that the painting cost upon one occasion 30l. and upon another Vincent the painter was paid for the "trimming," by which is probably meant slightly painting and ornamenting, 15l. 4s. 9d. The best idea of its appearance is perhaps conveyed by the barges which now belong to the city companies, many of which are beautifully painted with allegorical figures, landscapes, &c. and gorgeously ornamented.
Barge, to the master of the king's for conveying his Majesty to Shepey, [266].
---- great, for serving the king with the, [279].
Bargeman, John, the king's, [110].
Bargeman, to one of the, for repairing the king's barge, [135].
Barker Ambrose, mercer, [188], [189], [282].
Barley ——, a priest, [169].
Barnard Matthew, a foreign merchant, [186].