He and his companions looked dusty and thirsty, for the day was hot, and the drummer and Fifer, who were both very young, looked tired and hungry as well.
"The Drummer's Coat"
J. W. Fortescue
Those tipsy heroes, staggering along to the tunes of tipsy drummer and tiny Fifer, while Doll Tearsheet and Moll Flanders harass them with enforced embraces, played their part no doubt in the horrible cruelties which succeeded Culloden.
"A History of the Four Georges, Volume II (of 4)"
Justin McCarthy
On hearing this Trifaldin bent the knee to the ground, and making a sign to the Fifer and drummers to strike up, he turned and marched out of the garden to the same notes and at the same pace as when he entered, leaving them all amazed at his bearing and solemnity.
"The History of Don Quixote, Volume II., Complete"
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra