There was no pressing forward to the "Estrade" where he stood,-no vulgar curiosity evinced by any one, but the group continued, as before, to gather and scatter.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
He had seemed to salute her with deference and warmth; his kiss was more than ceremonial, and eager looks passed between the ladies-of-honour standing on the Estrade; the great bouquet of red-coats placed in the middle of the floor, animated by one desire, turned its sixteen heads to gaze after the wonderful vision of blonde beauty that had come-that had gone.
"Muslin"
George Moore
But every arrangement had already been made for the approaching ceremony-a broad wooden Estrade was erected in the centre of the courtyard, and richly decorated with garlands of flowers, blossoming branches, flags, and streamers.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers